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BWY 788S

2007 Volkswagen Camper

Yellow Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2018
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

74,274 mi
Last recorded74,274 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2017
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Camper52,255 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBWY 788S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year2007
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2017 74,274 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 74,274 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 69,741 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Jun 2015 69,739 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Steering component cracked and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 May 2013 65,861 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 1 May 2013 65,856 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 30 Apr 2013 64,845 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 20 May 2011 60,753 miles

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

o/s/r driveshaft boot leaking

Fail 11 May 2011 60,703 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

o/s/r driveshaft boot leaking

Pass 27 Apr 2010 57,980 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 57,955 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 56,546 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 56,447 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 53,670 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 788S is a 2007 Volkswagen Camper in Yellow with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2007 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 52,255 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 788S, 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 19 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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BWY 788S is a 2007 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 1 December 2007.

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