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BTA 643T

1979 Volkswagen Campervan

Yellow Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

47,134 mi
Last recorded47,134 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2017
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Campervan47,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBTA 643T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCampervan
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2017 47,134 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 46,296 miles

advise surface corrosion throughout the underside of vehicle

Fail 28 Jul 2016 46,296 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outrigger area (6.1.B.2)

advise surface corrosion throughout the underside of vehicle

Pass 1 Jul 2015 45,583 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

advise slite corrosion through out the underside of vehicle

advise slite oil leak from engine area

Fail 29 Jun 2015 45,583 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

advise slite corrosion through out the underside of vehicle

advise slite oil leak from engine area

Pass 12 Apr 2013 44,221 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 44,221 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 43,337 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 42,580 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 42,580 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 40,922 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 40,329 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 39,833 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 39,222 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leak

Pass 8 Jul 2005 37,440 miles

corrosion visible

exhaust sounds noisey / corroded

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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BTA 643T is a 1979 Volkswagen Campervan in Yellow with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BTA 643T, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BTA 643T?

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What year was BTA 643T registered?

BTA 643T is a 1979 Volkswagen Campervan, first registered on 10 January 1979.

Is BTA 643T safe to buy?

The MOT history for BTA 643T 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.

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