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A242 BWJ

1984 Volkswagen Camper

Blue Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

14,089 mi
Last recorded14,089 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2018
Typical for 1984 Volkswagen Camper73,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA242 BWJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2018 14,089 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

extensive weld and sealed

Pass 24 Jun 2017 11,571 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 5,555 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 99,761 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 989,162 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 11 Jan 2014 989,144 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

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

Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2013 98,388 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

under body corrosion

Pass 24 Jan 2012 97,980 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2012 97,976 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 22 Jan 2011 97,635 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

offside front brake is slightly binding

Pass 23 Jan 2010 97,278 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2009 96,870 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 968,662 miles

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 965,996 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Camper?

Based on 115,919 MOT tests across 7,619 vehicles.

67.9%
Pass Rate
1,159
Miles/Year
62
Year Lifespan
7,619
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 7,879
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 6,226
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,804
Stop lamp not working 3,507
position lamp(s) not working 3,386
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A242 BWJ is a 1984 Volkswagen Camper in Blue with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1984 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 73,183 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Camper fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 7,879 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A242 BWJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Camper typically stays on UK roads for around 62 years. At 42 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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A242 BWJ is a 1984 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 1 June 1984.

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