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BGX 213T

1978 Volkswagen Camper

White Petrol 1681cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

187,906 mi
Last recorded187,906 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2018
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Camper46,703 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBGX 213T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,681cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2018 187,906 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 187,855 miles

Offside Front brake slieght bind

drivers door handal stiff

Pass 16 Aug 2016 187,818 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 187,817 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding stuck on (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 87,807 miles

Oil leak

both front brakes binding slightly

Fail 18 Aug 2014 187,774 miles

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

offsidecfront brake slieght bind

Pass 18 Aug 2014 187,774 miles

offsidecfront brake slieght bind

Fail 5 Aug 2013 187,770 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM SLUNG SLIGHTY LOW

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

STRONG ADVISE DRIVERS DOOR DIFFICULT TO LOCK AND UNLOCK/SUSPECT SPRING MISSING IN HANDLE

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

nearside front lower steering ball joint slight movement

Pass 5 Aug 2013 187,770 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM SLUNG SLIGHTY LOW

STRONG ADVISE DRIVERS DOOR DIFFICULT TO LOCK AND UNLOCK/SUSPECT SPRING MISSING IN HANDLE

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

nearside front lower steering ball joint slight movement

Pass 6 Aug 2012 187,765 miles

IGNITION WARNING LIGHT COMES ON WHEN HORN IS PRESSED

NEARSIDE FRONT LOWER JOINT SLIGHT MOVEMENT

Fail 2 Aug 2012 187,765 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

IGNITION WARNING LIGHT COMES ON WHEN HORN IS PRESSED

NEARSIDE FRONT LOWER JOINT SLIGHT MOVEMENT

Pass 5 Aug 2011 187,761 miles

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

horn did not sound on first push advise a check perhaps for a further problem

slight movement in nearside front lower steering ball joint

Pass 29 Jul 2010 187,730 miles

.. slight play in nearside lower bottom joint

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

Fail 28 Jul 2010 187,730 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

.. slight play in nearside lower bottom joint

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

Fail 29 Jul 2009 187,270 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 187,270 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 186,463 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2008 186,458 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2007 185,548 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

minimal clearance between rear suspension and bump stops

slight corrosion to central front crossmember

Fail 25 Jul 2007 185,546 miles

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

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

corrosion to central front crassmember

minimal clearance between suspension and bump stops

offside front tyre sidewalls perished

Fail 9 Feb 2006 185,476 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Inner Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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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BGX 213T is a 1978 Volkswagen Camper in White with a 1,681cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1978 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 46,703 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 BGX 213T, 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 48 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BGX 213T registered?

BGX 213T is a 1978 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 9 November 1978.

Is BGX 213T safe to buy?

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