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BWY 789S

2007 Volkswagen Camper

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

26,687 mi
Last recorded26,687 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2019
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Camper52,255 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBWY 789S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year2007
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2019 26,687 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 8 Jul 2019 26,675 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 24,674 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 24,674 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 22,841 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 22,841 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 20,500 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 20,500 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 20,490 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 20,490 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 1 May 2014 19,256 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2014 19,256 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 17,660 miles

play in steering arn damper bush

Fail 28 Nov 2012 17,641 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

play in steering arn damper bush

Pass 16 Nov 2011 17,207 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 17,199 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

tickover low

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2010 15,073 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 12,377 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2008 8,961 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 4,232 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 789S is a 2007 Volkswagen Camper in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 789S, 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 789S is a 2007 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 1 December 2007.

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