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BWP 711M

1973 Volkswagen Camper

Orange Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2017
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

13,230 mi
Last recorded13,230 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2016
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Camper55,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBWP 711M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1973
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2016 13,230 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 131,579 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 12,584 miles

batteries insecure

both outerr and inner sills corroding

n/s/f and o/s/f top and bottom ball joint gaiters split

o/s/f top ball joint gaiter split

Pass 7 Nov 2008 12,483 miles

both innber and outer sills corr

o/s/f top and n/s/f lower ball joint gaiters split

oil leak steering box

sharp edges tapped at o/s outer sill

slight play steering idler

Pass 17 Oct 2007 12,074 miles

batters insecure

possible fault on brake lights

severe corrosion both inner and outer sills

Pass 6 Nov 2006 11,964 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 11,960 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

corrosion to floor to sills, outer sills and rear chassis legs

slight play in steering joints and ball joints

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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BWP 711M is a 1973 Volkswagen Camper in Orange with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BWP 711M, 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 BWP 711M?

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What year was BWP 711M registered?

BWP 711M is a 1973 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 31 December 1973.

Is BWP 711M safe to buy?

The MOT history for BWP 711M shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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