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BWG 5

2013 Volkswagen Camper

White Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

30,927 mi
Last recorded30,927 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Camper46,161 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBWG 5
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 30,927 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2025 30,903 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2021 30,858 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2019 30,320 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 23 May 2019 30,320 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure rubber mount perished (6.1.2 (a))

Steering wheel rim loose (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 29,042 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 27,263 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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BWG 5 is a 2013 Volkswagen Camper in White with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2013 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 46,161 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 BWG 5, 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 13 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BWG 5 registered?

BWG 5 is a 2013 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 31 December 2013.

Is BWG 5 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BWG 5 shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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