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BWY 688S

1987 Volkswagen Camper

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2018
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

59,732 mi
Last recorded59,732 miles
Recorded on20 May 2017
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Camper126,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBWY 688S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2017 59,732 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 59,424 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 58,977 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 58,230 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 57,450 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 56,727 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 55,893 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 55,893 miles

Battery insecure

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

early corrosion around front seat belt mountings

lower steering column bush worn

offside front and nearside front step sills corroded

offside front door corroded

vehicle body generally in poor condition

Fail 9 May 2007 55,893 miles

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

Front Axle beam cracked (2.5.A.5a)

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Battery insecure

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

early corrosion around front seat belt mountings

lower steering column bush worn

offside front and nearside front step sills corroded

offside front door corroded

vehicle body generally in poor condition

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 688S is a 1987 Volkswagen Camper in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1987 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 126,158 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 BWY 688S, 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 39 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BWY 688S registered?

BWY 688S is a 1987 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 1 March 1987.

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