1981 Volkswagen Pick UP 1.6L Diesel · BFW 559W
1981 Volkswagen Pick UP (1.6L, diesel). First registered 01 Aug 1991. Recorded mileage 81,163 miles. MOT expired on 02 Feb 2023. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PICK UP
- Year / Origin
- 1981 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Feb 2023
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 81,163 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BFW 559W Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/02/2022
- 81,163 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BFW 559W MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1981 Volkswagen Pick Up (BFW 559W) between October 2021 and February 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 February 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))”; “Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))”.
BFW 559W Mileage History
- 27/10/202181,092 mi
- 03/02/202281,163 mi+71 mi
Average of roughly 262 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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