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BNG 133T

1978 Volkswagen Camper

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2019
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

36,146 mi
Last recorded36,146 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2019
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Camper46,703 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBNG 133T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 15 Mar 2019 36,146 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 35,747 miles

floor has a hole but not in prescribed area

near side outter CV boot has slight hole

Fail 23 Mar 2018 35,747 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

floor has a hole but not in prescribed area

near side outter CV boot has slight hole

Pass 28 Mar 2017 34,702 miles

some corrosion under car

wheel bearings have some play

Fail 10 Mar 2017 34,702 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

both off side wheel bearings have slight play

brake pedal is very long

rear floor in boot is rusty

Pass 24 Jul 2014 34,581 miles

hand brake is long

near side front bottom ball joint dust cover has a small nick but prevents the ingress of dirt

Pass 16 Jul 2013 33,550 miles

handbrake is long

off side front wheel bearing is noisy when spun but does not feel rough when rotated

slight signs of cracking in paintwork near off side front seatbelt mounting

Pass 28 May 2012 32,309 miles

both drive shaft inner gators are spliting

both rear wheel bearings have slight play

engine has knocking noise

near side front bottom ball joint dust cover is starting split

outter CV boots are cracked

Fail 10 May 2012 32,274 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

both rear drive shaft inner gators are split, both outter gaters are starting crack

both rear wheel bearings have slight play

engine has oil leak

engine has slight knocking noise on near side

near side front bottom ball joint dust cover is split but not likely to let in dirt

Pass 1 Jun 2010 31,626 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 31,611 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 1 May 2009 30,251 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 30,251 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 29,964 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 29,964 miles

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

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 28,693 miles

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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BNG 133T is a 1978 Volkswagen Camper in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 BNG 133T, 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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BNG 133T is a 1978 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 4 August 1978.

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