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BGC 272H

1970 Volkswagen Camper

Green Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

75,093 mi
Last recorded75,093 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2018
Typical for 1970 Volkswagen Camper45,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBGC 272H
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2018 75,093 miles

Oil leak ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

windscreen scratched

Fail 19 Jan 2018 75,086 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Oil leak ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

windscreen scratched

Pass 3 Jan 2017 74,670 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front tyre is cracking

Oil leak ()

Fail 30 Dec 2016 74,670 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/60R15 (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front tyre is cracking

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Jul 2015 74,621 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 74,531 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 May 2013 74,328 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 May 2012 74,121 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

nearside rear brake binding slightly when rotated by hand

offside front brake hose twisted slightly

offside rear brake binding slightly when rotated by hand

Pass 9 May 2011 73,879 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 73,827 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 73,249 miles

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

Indicator tell tale only works on first flash

Slight brake bind NSR

Fail 19 Jun 2009 73,231 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Fail 2 Jun 2006 73,119 miles

Centre Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Steering component cracked and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

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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BGC 272H is a 1970 Volkswagen Camper in Green with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1970 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 45,256 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 Camper fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 7,879 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BGC 272H, 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 56 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BGC 272H is a 1970 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 28 July 1970.

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