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BYE 508T

1979 Volkswagen Delivery Van

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2020
Tests4 (1 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate25%

Mileage

187,058 mi
Last recorded187,058 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2019
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Delivery Van48,333 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBYE 508T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelDelivery Van
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

1 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2019 187,058 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2019 187,043 miles

Offside Front Upper Brake performance not tested BALL JOINT (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive CROSS BEAM (5.3.6 (a) (i))

NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE INNER SILLS CORRODED

Nearside Front TRACK ROD END GAITER SPLIT

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE PERISHED

Offside Front OUT RIGGER CORRODED

Offside Front TYRE PRESSURE LOW

PLAY IN STEERING IDLER

Fail 12 Aug 2019 18,702 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2019 18,699 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected BATTERY TERMINALS (4.11 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

O/S REAR TYRE PERISHING

O/S FRONT OUTRIGGER CORRODED

O/S FRONT TYRE PRESSURE LOW

FRONT INNER CROSSBEAM CORRODED

N/S AND O/S INNER SILLS CORRODED

N/S FRONT BRAKE HOSE LOOSE

N/S REAR VALVE STEM PERISHED

N/S TRACK ROD END GAITER HAS SPLIT

PLAY IN STEERING IDLER

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S REAR WHEEL BEARING

WIPERS SLOW

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Delivery Van?

Based on 21,038 MOT tests across 1,834 vehicles.

65.6%
Pass Rate
994
Miles/Year
54
Year Lifespan
1,834
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 2,223
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,126
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,121
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 1,016
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 889
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BYE 508T is a 1979 Volkswagen Delivery Van in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 25%.

Across all 1979 Volkswagen Delivery Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 48,333 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 Delivery Van fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 2,223 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BYE 508T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Delivery Van typically stays on UK roads for around 54 years. At 47 years old, this Volkswagen Delivery Van is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BYE 508T registered?

BYE 508T is a 1979 Volkswagen Delivery Van, first registered on 11 June 1979.

Is BYE 508T safe to buy?

The MOT history for BYE 508T shows 4 tests with a 25% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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