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BOD 943T

1979 Volkswagen Campervan

Beige Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

98,814 mi
Last recorded98,814 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2017
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Campervan47,196 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBOD 943T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCampervan
Year1979
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2017 98,814 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 98,201 miles

4xtyres outer side walls perished/crackedd

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

Offside Front brake binding

all under vehicle covered in under seal

oil leak

parking brake only just met requirements advise brake inspection

Pass 21 Jul 2015 97,227 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 97,123 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 96,891 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 96,891 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 96,887 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside rear tyre valve perished

Fail 24 Aug 2012 96,887 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Main beam warning light not working

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside rear tyre valve perished

Pass 4 Aug 2011 96,342 miles

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

rear fog lamp not working

Fail 29 Jul 2011 96,342 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

rear fog lamp not working

Pass 12 Apr 2010 96,098 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2010 96,098 miles

Centre Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Centre Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 95,828 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 95,828 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 95,357 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 95,357 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 95,212 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 95,212 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Campervan?

Based on 12,604 MOT tests across 870 vehicles.

68.4%
Pass Rate
1,115
Miles/Year
61
Year Lifespan
870
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 811
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 659
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 519
Stop lamp not working 381
position lamp(s) not working 380
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BOD 943T is a 1979 Volkswagen Campervan in Beige with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 1979 Volkswagen Campervan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 47,196 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 Campervan fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 811 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BOD 943T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Campervan typically stays on UK roads for around 61 years. At 47 years old, this Volkswagen Campervan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BOD 943T registered?

BOD 943T is a 1979 Volkswagen Campervan, first registered on 1 July 1979.

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