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BCV 194T

1979 Volkswagen Campervan

Orange Petrol 1957cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2021
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

37,316 mi
Last recorded37,316 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2020
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Campervan47,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBCV 194T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCampervan
Year1979
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,957cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2020 37,316 miles

play at steering wheel but consistent with a vehicle of this age

slight non structural corrosion to inner foot steps

Fail 10 Jun 2020 37,316 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

play at steering wheel but consistent with a vehicle of this age

slight non structural corrosion to inner foot steps

Pass 5 Apr 2019 37,121 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Mar 2019 37,120 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged brake pipe kinked from brake flexi hose to calliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Oil leaking excessively from engine rocker cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 36,188 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2017 36,188 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort not working (3.7.B.6a)

rear brake binding both rear (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 35,237 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 35,237 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 7.70 (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 35,099 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2015 35,095 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 34,216 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2014 34,216 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2013 33,885 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 31,994 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 31,400 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 24 Aug 2011 31,398 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 98,110 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 78,063 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front Sub-frame inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Outer Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Campervan?

Based on 12,604 MOT tests across 870 vehicles.

68.4%
Pass Rate
1,115
Miles/Year
61
Year Lifespan
870
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 811
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 659
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 519
Stop lamp not working 381
position lamp(s) not working 380
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BCV 194T is a 1979 Volkswagen Campervan in Orange with a 1,957cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1979 Volkswagen Campervan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 47,196 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 Campervan fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 811 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BCV 194T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Campervan typically stays on UK roads for around 61 years. At 47 years old, this Volkswagen Campervan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BCV 194T registered?

BCV 194T is a 1979 Volkswagen Campervan, first registered on 31 December 1979.

Is BCV 194T safe to buy?

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