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BCE 475V

1979 Volkswagen Camper Van

Yellow Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

51,748 mi
Last recorded51,748 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2023
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Camper Van54,009 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBCE 475V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper Van
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2023 51,748 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2023 51,748 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jun 2021 49,784 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 48,314 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Jul 2020 48,314 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 May 2018 47,168 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 47,168 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 45,827 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 45,822 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 44,773 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 43,136 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 40,997 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 40,836 miles

centre steering idler has slight play

Pass 8 Sep 2012 40,069 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 39,155 miles

slight play in centre steering idler

Pass 17 May 2010 37,282 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 35,627 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2007 32,623 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 29,757 miles

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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BCE 475V is a 1979 Volkswagen Camper Van in Yellow with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BCE 475V, 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 BCE 475V registered?

BCE 475V is a 1979 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 4 August 1979.

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The MOT history for BCE 475V shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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