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BWF 716T

1979 Volkswagen Transporter

Orange Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

14,172 mi
Last recorded14,172 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2017
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Transporter48,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBWF 716T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1979
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2017 14,172 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 12,649 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear near entrance to undershield. (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 8,873 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Main Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Main Brake pipe Corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Outer Sill Corroded but not affecting Strength

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Outer Sill Corroded but not affecting strength

Fail 18 Sep 2015 8,873 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Main Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Main Brake pipe Corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Outer Sill Corroded but not affecting Strength

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Outer Sill Corroded but not affecting strength

Fail 20 Sep 2010 8,865 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 8,865 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 8,811 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 7,718 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 7,217 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 5,316 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Transporter?

Based on 5,346,355 MOT tests across 357,225 vehicles.

73.0%
Pass Rate
5,816
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
357,225
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 89,943
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 68,503
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59,686
position lamp(s) not working 56,717
Stop lamp not working 56,335
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BWF 716T is a 1979 Volkswagen Transporter in Orange with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1979 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 48,536 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Transporter fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 89,943 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BWF 716T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Transporter typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 47 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BWF 716T?

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What year was BWF 716T registered?

BWF 716T is a 1979 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 11 May 1979.

Is BWF 716T safe to buy?

The MOT history for BWF 716T shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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