CarVerify

Free Car Check

BPX 209L

1973 Volkswagen Camper

White Petrol 1300cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

54,681 mi
Last recorded54,681 miles
Recorded on29 May 2020
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Camper55,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBPX 209L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2020 54,681 miles
Fail 27 May 2020 54,681 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture front to rear (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Apr 2019 54,588 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2019 54,505 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 53,910 miles

Central Vehicle structure has slight corrosion cross member (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion tow bar mount area (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 53,366 miles

Nearside Front slight brake bind

Nearside Front slight corrosion

slight corrosion front beam

Pass 11 Apr 2016 52,296 miles

slight corrosion front axle beam

Pass 7 Apr 2015 51,899 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all underside corroded

corrosion to front beam

Fail 28 Mar 2015 51,886 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all underside corroded

corrosion to front beam

Pass 25 Mar 2014 51,424 miles

corrosion to front beam

corrosion to underside

Fail 19 Mar 2014 51,402 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion to front beam

corrosion to underside

Pass 9 Mar 2013 50,722 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 49,503 miles

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

n/s/f corner slight corrosion

o/s/f corner slight corrosion

Pass 29 Dec 2010 47,973 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 46,510 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
Full Volkswagen Camper reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BPX 209L is a 1973 Volkswagen Camper in White with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1973 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 55,762 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 BPX 209L, 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 53 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BPX 209L?

You can check the full history of BPX 209L by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BPX 209L registered?

BPX 209L is a 1973 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 2 February 1973.

Is BPX 209L safe to buy?

The MOT history for BPX 209L shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BPX 209L have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BPX 209L. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.