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BWS 726S

1986 Volkswagen Type 2

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

92,896 mi
Last recorded92,896 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2019
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBWS 726S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 2
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2019 92,896 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Door step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 85,771 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 85,771 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/14 c (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2017 82,525 miles

nearside rear tyre outer edge worn low

offside front top ball joint cover poor

slight dampness on steering box

slight play in steering box

Pass 14 Aug 2015 81,728 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre tread depth worn low on outer edge.

Fail 10 Aug 2015 81,728 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 5.74% (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor section corroded & seat belt mount insecure (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor section corroded & seat belt mount insecure (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre tread depth worn low on outer edge.

Pass 28 Nov 2013 76,136 miles

cracking on offside rear tyre

light cracks on steering column coupling

light damp on steering box

offside front top ball joint cover poor

play in center steering idler

Fail 14 Nov 2013 76,136 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

cracking on offside rear tyre

light cracks on steering column coupling

light damp on steering box

offside front top ball joint cover poor

play in center steering idler

Pass 5 Mar 2012 69,575 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

offside front suspension bump stop missing

play in steering idler

Fail 23 Feb 2012 69,575 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

offside front suspension bump stop missing

play in steering idler

Fail 9 Feb 2011 67,362 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

light cracking on steering coupling

play in center steering idler

slight play in nearside front hub

Pass 10 Jun 2010 65,246 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 65,245 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 53,681 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2006 47,164 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Type 2?

Based on 11,485 MOT tests across 931 vehicles.

68.5%
Pass Rate
1,092
Miles/Year
62
Year Lifespan
931
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 935
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 631
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 538
Stop lamp not working 392
position lamp(s) not working 374
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BWS 726S is a 1986 Volkswagen Type 2 in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Type 2 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 935 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BWS 726S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Type 2 typically stays on UK roads for around 62 years. At 40 years old, this Volkswagen Type 2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BWS 726S is a 1986 Volkswagen Type 2, first registered on 24 April 1986.

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