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BWY 787S

1978 Volkswagen Camper

Cream Petrol 1957cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

36,977 mi
Last recorded36,977 miles
Recorded on10 May 2018
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Camper46,703 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBWY 787S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1978
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,957cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 May 2018 36,977 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 9 May 2017 35,246 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 23 May 2016 33,124 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 28 May 2015 30,839 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 May 2014 28,094 miles

Both rear tyres are slightly detiorated

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

Pass 21 May 2013 25,190 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Apr 2013 25,016 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

brake pipes covered

nsf tyre scrubbing outer shoulder

oil leak from steering box

Oil leak

Pass 15 Mar 2012 21,789 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2011 17,786 miles

Advise N/S/R and O/S/R drive shaft boots split.

Pass 4 Dec 2009 11,938 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 5,139 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 178,535 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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BWY 787S is a 1978 Volkswagen Camper in Cream with a 1,957cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 787S, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BWY 787S registered?

BWY 787S is a 1978 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 9 May 1978.

Is BWY 787S safe to buy?

The MOT history for BWY 787S shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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