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BLC 729Y

1982 Volkswagen Camper

Orange Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

16,335 mi
Last recorded16,335 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2020
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Camper56,135 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBLC 729Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1982
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2020 16,335 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 140,480 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 118,482 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 92,244 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

outside throtle cable broken

Fail 8 Sep 2017 9,216 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Oil leak ()

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

outside throtle cable broken

Pass 2 Sep 2016 79,010 miles

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Fail 10 May 2016 78,903 miles

Fuel system component insecure fuel filter (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Pass 16 Jul 2015 7,856 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 7,844 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 7,473 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 7,473 miles

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

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 3,310 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 747 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 720 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 490 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 489 miles

Service 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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BLC 729Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Camper in Orange with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1982 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 56,135 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 BLC 729Y, 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 44 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BLC 729Y registered?

BLC 729Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 19 October 1982.

Is BLC 729Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for BLC 729Y shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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