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BNS 104S

1978 Volkswagen Camper

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

88,293 mi
Last recorded88,293 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2017
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Camper46,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBNS 104S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2017 88,293 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 88,033 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) top steering column bush (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 May 2016 85,164 miles
Fail 14 May 2016 85,127 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 79,983 miles

Nearside Front Axle beam repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Axle beam repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Fail 4 Apr 2014 79,982 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Axle beam repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Axle beam repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 77,995 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight corrosion to offside door shut

slight corrosion to other places,underside floorpans and chassis

Fail 9 Apr 2013 77,982 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight corrosion to offside door shut

slight corrosion to other places,underside floorpans and chassis

Pass 12 Apr 2012 74,844 miles

corrosion to:} osr inner sill front of wheel,nsr inner sill front of wheel,osf inner sill front of wheel,osf inner sill rear of wheel, nmsf inner sill front of wheel ,slight rust to upper os door not considered to be dangerous, bad engine oil leak fr

Pass 12 Apr 2012 74,844 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 74,844 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has serious deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

corrosion to : osr inner sill fron of wheel nsr inner sill front of wheel osf inner sill front of wheel osf inner sill rear of wheel nsf inner sillfront of wheel slight rust to upper door shut close to seat belt fixing BAD OIL LEAK from engine area

Pass 7 Jul 2011 74,843 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 74,834 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Under body panel work in very poor corroded condition

Pass 25 May 2010 74,170 miles

HC Reading high at idle, within limits at fast ilde test.

Steps & outriggers corroding

Fail 20 May 2010 74,170 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

HC Reading high at idle, within limits at fast ilde test.

Steps & outriggers corroding

Pass 18 May 2009 72,249 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

central steering pivot has sideways play but not resulting in excessive movement

child seat fitted to n/s/f seat so unable to fully test seat belt

surface corrosion top o/s sill panel

Fail 18 May 2009 72,249 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

central steering pivot has sideways play but not resulting in excessive movement

child seat fitted to n/s/f seat so unable to fully test seat belt

surface corrosion top o/s sill panel

Pass 24 May 2008 70,668 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 67,166 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 67,166 miles

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

Horn not a constant note (1.7.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2005 62,886 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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BNS 104S is a 1978 Volkswagen Camper in Blue with a 1,584cc 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 BNS 104S, 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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BNS 104S is a 1978 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 1 May 1978.

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