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BWY 60S

1978 Volkswagen Camper

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2021
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

53,115 mi
Last recorded53,115 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2020
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Camper46,703 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBWY 60S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2020 53,115 miles

Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 26 Oct 2020 53,113 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 May 2019 47,513 miles

front to rear brake pipes covered in black wax oil

n/s/r lights dim(earth fault)

under side covered in thick wax oil

Fail 7 May 2019 47,513 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear All position lamps not working side light (4.2.1 (a))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering box fitted) axel joint (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front to rear brake pipes covered in black wax oil

n/s/r lights dim(earth fault)

under side covered in thick wax oil

Pass 30 Jan 2018 45,812 miles

both rear wheel bearings have slight play

engine oil leak

n/s/f chassic rusty within 30 cm of steering box

o/s/f head light dim

Fail 29 Jan 2018 45,812 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced glass missing (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 36,189 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2016 36,187 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view not parking correctly (8.2.1c)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 26,616 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 26,616 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 21,861 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear drive shaft gaiters clips loose

under side of car undersealed difficult to access corrosion

Fail 1 Aug 2014 21,861 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear drive shaft gaiters clips loose

under side of car undersealed difficult to access corrosion

Pass 13 Aug 2013 19,031 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 19,019 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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BWY 60S is a 1978 Volkswagen Camper in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 BWY 60S, 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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What year was BWY 60S registered?

BWY 60S is a 1978 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 31 December 1978.

Is BWY 60S safe to buy?

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