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BBO 296T

1979 Volkswagen Camper Van

Yellow Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

92,507 mi
Last recorded92,507 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2018
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Camper Van54,009 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBBO 296T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper Van
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2018 92,507 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Apr 2017 92,437 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

brake pipes from rear too front corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2016 109,111 miles

Slight spots of corrosion to underside of vehicle

n/s/r outer sill corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2015 88,541 miles

Nearside rear outer sill corroded

Fail 17 Apr 2014 8,422 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 8,422 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 80,671 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 80,643 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 7,786 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 7,158 miles

nearside inner wheel arch corroded

battery tray badly corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2010 6,430 miles

nearside inner c/v boot split

offside outer c/v boot split

slight play in rear wheel bearings

spare wheel loose

Fail 6 Apr 2010 6,430 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside inner c/v boot split

offside outer c/v boot split

slight play in rear wheel bearings

spare wheel loose

Fail 19 Mar 2010 6,379 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 21 Mar 2009 5,673 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2009 5,673 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 4,731 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 Mar 2008 4,731 miles

Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Jan 2007 3,010 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 3,010 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2005 99,768 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2005 99,765 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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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BBO 296T is a 1979 Volkswagen Camper Van in Yellow with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

Across all 1979 Volkswagen Camper Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 54,009 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 BBO 296T, 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 47 years old, this Volkswagen Camper Van is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BBO 296T registered?

BBO 296T is a 1979 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 27 June 1979.

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