1978 Volkswagen Delivery VAN 1.6L Petrol · BNR 89T
1978 Volkswagen Delivery VAN (1.6L, petrol). First registered 24 Nov 1978. Recorded mileage 96,953 miles. MOT expired on 15 Apr 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN DELIVERY VAN
- Year / Origin
- 1978 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Apr 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 96,953 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BNR 89T Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/04/2023
- 96,953 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BNR 89T MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 1978 Volkswagen Delivery Van (BNR 89T) between December 2005 and April 2023.
The record contains 12 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 17 April 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (14 issues), Bodywork (8 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))”.
BNR 89T Mileage History
- 07/12/200588,323 mi
- 06/12/200689,213 mi+890 mi
- 09/03/200789,233 mi+20 mi
- 02/04/200789,252 mi+19 mi
- 18/03/201089,354 mi+102 mi
- 16/03/201190,026 mi+672 mi
- 13/04/201290,523 mi+497 mi
- 24/04/201290,523 mi
- 19/04/201391,106 mi+583 mi
- 12/03/201491,661 mi+555 mi
- 13/04/201592,138 mi+477 mi
- 14/04/201592,140 mi+2 mi
- 11/04/201692,245 mi+105 mi
- 08/04/201793,117 mi+872 mi
- 08/04/201793,131 mi+14 mi
- 24/03/201894,143 mi+1,012 mi
- 13/04/202396,907 mi+2,764 mi
- 17/04/202396,953 mi+46 mi
Average of roughly 497 miles per year across 18 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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