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M104 BCL

1995 Volkswagen Transporter

Multi-colour Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

174,993 mi
Last recorded174,993 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2015
Typical for 1995 Volkswagen Transporter146,432 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM104 BCL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1995
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2015 174,993 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 24 Apr 2015 174,993 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 24 Mar 2015 174,985 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2) DANGEROUS

1.advice o/s/f.door mirror taped.

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Apr 2013 172,797 miles

Oil leak

altanator belt worn

Pass 5 Apr 2012 156,252 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Mar 2011 152,308 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 10 Mar 2011 152,282 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 12 Mar 2010 148,416 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 148,416 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear doors do not open

Pass 11 Mar 2009 143,625 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 143,625 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 142,445 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 140,625 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 140,625 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Mar 2006 133,418 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 133,418 miles

Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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M104 BCL is a 1995 Volkswagen Transporter in Multi-colour with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 1995 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 146,432 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 Transporter fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 89,943 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M104 BCL, 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 31 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M104 BCL registered?

M104 BCL is a 1995 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 6 January 1995.

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The MOT history for M104 BCL shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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