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A770 BWV

1983 Volkswagen Camper

Brown Petrol 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

63,649 mi
Last recorded63,649 miles
Recorded on1 May 2024
Typical for 1983 Volkswagen Camper63,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA770 BWV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1983
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 May 2024 63,649 miles

Offside Front brake disc back plate cover missing

Service brake binding but not excessively front brakes slight binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip outside wiper cleaning areas (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2024 63,649 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake valve leaking (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Front brake disc back plate cover missing

Service brake binding but not excessively front brakes slight binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip outside wiper cleaning areas (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2023 63,649 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2023 63,649 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system brake pipe to wheel cylinder leaking (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2022 63,649 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2021 63,649 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2021 63,649 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2019 63,649 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front backplate deteriorated (discs fitted)

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyres perished/ small splits in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Apr 2019 63,649 miles

Nearside Rear Brake drum back plate insecure backplate holed /splitting away (1.1.14 (d))

Offside Rear Brake drum back plate insecure backplate holed /splitting away (1.1.14 (d))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front backplate deteriorated (discs fitted)

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyres perished/ small splits in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Apr 2019 63,649 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front brake backing plate corroded

Offside undertary/sheild insecure

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

all tyres cracked and perished

clutch flexi hose heavily perished

front passenger door corroded

passenger exit step corroded

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 15 Jul 2017 63,649 miles

front offside brake disc back plate deteriorated

windscreen slightly damaged

Pass 25 Jun 2016 63,649 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front offside brake disc cover plate deteriorated

windscreen slightly damaged

Pass 12 Jun 2015 63,649 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front offside brake disc backplate cover rusted

windscreen slightly damaged

Pass 12 Jun 2014 63,501 miles

front offside brake backplate corroded

front offside lower ball joint dust cover perished

front upper ball joints dust covers perished

windscreen slightly damaged

Pass 17 Jun 2013 62,075 miles

front nearside track rod end ball joint dust cover perished

front offside brake disc back plate rusted

front offside lower ball joint dust cover perished

front top ball joints dust covers perished

windscreen slight damage

Pass 29 May 2012 59,870 miles

front nearside track rod end ball joint dust cover slightly perished

front offside lower ball joint dust cover perished

front upper ball joints dust covers slightly perished

windscreen slight damage

Fail 29 May 2012 59,870 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front nearside track rod end ball joint dust cover slightly perished

front offside lower ball joint dust cover perished

front upper ball joints dust covers slightly perished

windscreen slight damage

Pass 6 Jun 2011 57,124 miles

f/o/s track rod end dust cover split

front suspension bushes slightly perished/ small splits

Pass 21 Jun 2010 54,356 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 54,009 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 53,975 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 52,424 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 51,251 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Sep 2006 51,249 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2005 49,422 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2005 49,420 miles

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

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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A770 BWV is a 1983 Volkswagen Camper in Brown with a 1,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

Across all 1983 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 63,358 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 A770 BWV, 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 43 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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A770 BWV is a 1983 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 5 October 1983.

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