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BFL 296B

2001 Volkswagen Camper

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

31,657 mi
Last recorded31,657 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Camper72,688 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBFL 296B
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2019 31,657 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 31,644 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 30,141 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 29,148 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 27,322 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 25,814 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 24,191 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2014 24,174 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

near side front tyre worn on outter edge

Pass 21 Feb 2013 22,628 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 20,446 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside center floor by inner sill corroded

nearside front sill under car corroded

offside inner step corroded

Fail 11 Feb 2012 20,391 miles

Offside Front Torsion bar deteriorated by corrosion so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.E.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s centre floor by inner sill corroded

n/s/f sill step under car corroded

o/s/f inner step corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2011 17,975 miles

n/s/f step under car corroded

o/s/f inner step corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2010 15,321 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 12,257 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 10,980 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 10,631 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 10,460 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Aug 2005 7,007 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2005 7,007 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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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BFL 296B is a 2001 Volkswagen Camper in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2001 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 72,688 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 BFL 296B, 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 25 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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BFL 296B is a 2001 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 2 May 2001.

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