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BBK 647M

1974 Volkswagen Camper

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2023
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

87,834 mi
Last recorded87,834 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2022
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Camper51,948 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBBK 647M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2022 87,834 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2022 87,817 miles

Brake performance not tested brake hoses perished (1.2.1 (g))

Central Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Headlamp not working on main beam nearside and offside (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is inadequately repaired floor (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges drivers footwell wrapped around steering column (4.11 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended jammed under drivers seat (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired floor (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced end sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside 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 Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced below battery (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake hose porous nearside and offside (1.1.12 (e))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))

Windscreen washer not working nearside and offside (3.5 (a))

Brake fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts engine bay (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Electrical wiring likely to drag on the ground (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front Position lamp incorrect colour nearside and offside (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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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BBK 647M is a 1974 Volkswagen Camper in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1974 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 51,948 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 BBK 647M, 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 52 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BBK 647M is a 1974 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 1 January 1974.

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