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BWT 39S

1978 Volkswagen Camper

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2018
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

36,967 mi
Last recorded36,967 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2017
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Camper46,703 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBWT 39S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2017 36,967 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Nov 2017 36,943 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Dec 2016 36,935 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 36,930 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2015 36,902 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 36,831 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 29 Nov 2014 36,704 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

o/s front wheel bearing slight noise

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 29 Nov 2014 36,704 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

o/s front wheel bearing slight noise

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 10 Oct 2014 36,562 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension damaged (2.4.G.4a)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

o/s front wheel bearing slight noise

Pass 3 Oct 2013 35,827 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

slight knock in steering box

steering lock disconnected vehicle manufactured before 2001

Pass 16 Oct 2012 35,297 miles

corrosion offside front panel

Fail 10 Oct 2012 35,274 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

corrosion offside front panel

Pass 13 Oct 2011 33,510 miles

corrosion on nearside rear inner sill

Fail 6 Oct 2011 33,461 miles

Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

corrosion on nearside rear inner sill

Pass 30 Sep 2010 30,980 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

temporary repairs done to wheel arches (taped)

Fail 30 Sep 2010 30,979 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

temporary repairs done to wheel arches (taped)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 27,084 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

slight corrosion on rear centre crossmember

slight corrosion rear end of inner sill nearside

Pass 29 Oct 2008 23,901 miles

slight corrosion on front beam axle

Fail 17 Oct 2008 23,882 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

slight corrosion on front beam axle

Pass 22 Oct 2007 23,829 miles

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

slight corrosion on front beam axle

some corrosion on rear beam axle

Fail 4 Sep 2007 23,822 miles

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

Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

slight corrosion on front beam axle

some corrosion on rear beam axle

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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BWT 39S is a 1978 Volkswagen Camper in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

Across all 1978 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 46,703 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 Camper fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 7,879 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BWT 39S, 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 48 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BWT 39S is a 1978 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 27 June 1978.

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