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BAH 279X

1998 Volkswagen Camper Van

Brown Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,749 mi
Last recorded87,749 miles
Recorded on8 May 2018
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Camper Van47,909 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAH 279X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper Van
Year1998
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2018 87,749 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer sill area corroded/holed

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge badly worn (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 2 May 2017 87,379 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2016 87,388 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

steering rack inner joints have play

Fail 4 May 2016 87,380 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

steering rack inner joints have play

Pass 12 May 2015 83,433 miles

exhaust silencer holed and blowing

offside front wiper deteriorated

slight corrosion to offside front brake pipe

Pass 1 May 2014 75,531 miles

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

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

rear chassie and suspension slighty corroded

Pass 3 May 2013 68,123 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Apr 2013 67,920 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 May 2012 57,248 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 May 2012 57,248 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 May 2011 47,138 miles

All four tyres perished

Fail 6 May 2011 47,138 miles

Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

All four tyres perished

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Camper Van?

Based on 20,778 MOT tests across 1,413 vehicles.

68.6%
Pass Rate
1,173
Miles/Year
61
Year Lifespan
1,413
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,322
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 857
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 815
Stop lamp not working 626
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 558
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BAH 279X is a 1998 Volkswagen Camper Van in Brown with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Volkswagen Camper Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 47,909 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 Van fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 1,322 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BAH 279X, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Camper Van typically stays on UK roads for around 61 years. At 28 years old, this Volkswagen Camper Van is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BAH 279X registered?

BAH 279X is a 1998 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 3 April 1998.

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