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BWD 956J

1971 Volkswagen T2

Pink Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2018
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

84,038 mi
Last recorded84,038 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2017
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen T253,562 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBWD 956J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelT2
Year1971
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2017 84,038 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 84,215 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 82,850 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2015 82,840 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door catch missing (6.2.B.2)

Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering component damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 13 Dec 2006

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

the underside chassis sections have been the subject of a considerable amount of welding repairs over time. this has resulted on welding repairs over previously welded repairs. within the scope of the MOT system most of the repairs have passed the co

How Reliable is the Volkswagen T2?

Based on 8,813 MOT tests across 637 vehicles.

68.4%
Pass Rate
1,072
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
637
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 727
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 483
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 425
Stop lamp not working 310
position lamp(s) not working 308
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BWD 956J is a 1971 Volkswagen T2 in Pink with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1971 Volkswagen T2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 53,562 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen T2 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 727 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BWD 956J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen T2 typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 55 years old, this Volkswagen T2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BWD 956J registered?

BWD 956J is a 1971 Volkswagen T2, first registered on 19 March 1971.

Is BWD 956J safe to buy?

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