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BDN 183V

1980 Volkswagen Camper

Green Diesel 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2018
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

76,440 mi
Last recorded76,440 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2018
Typical for 1980 Volkswagen Camper49,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBDN 183V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 20 Aug 2018 76,440 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength REAR OUTRIGGER TO BODY (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Surface corrosion sills / inner sills &c..

Pass 26 Jul 2017 73,677 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 68,823 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Upper Front suspension 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)

Oil leak

Underside of the vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 17 Jun 2015 63,779 miles

Oil leak

Underside of the vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Fail 8 Jun 2015 63,774 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Oil leak

Underside of the vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 27 Mar 2014 56,362 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 50,661 miles

Front brake imbalance has just met the rquired efficiency of 24%

coolant hose fouling offside rear drive shaft

entire underside of the vehicle has been heavily waxoyled

Fail 8 Mar 2013 50,647 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

coolant hose fouling offside rear drive shaft

entire underside of the vehicle has been heavily waxoyled

Pass 25 May 2010 48,838 miles

entire underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

vehicle is in poor general condition

welded repairs carried out to the vehicle are to a poor standard

serious oil leak

Fail 13 May 2010 48,838 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

entire underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

vehicle is in poor general condition

serious oil leak

Pass 13 May 2009 45,032 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear backplates rusting

Fail 18 Apr 2009 45,000 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Steering column flexible coupling has excessive play (2.1.5)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear brake backplates rusting

Pass 7 Sep 2006 40,948 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 40,948 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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BDN 183V is a 1980 Volkswagen Camper in Green with a 1,970cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1980 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.4% with a typical mileage of 49,104 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 BDN 183V, 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 46 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BDN 183V registered?

BDN 183V is a 1980 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 15 May 1980.

Is BDN 183V safe to buy?

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