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BDP 824K

1971 Volkswagen T2 Camper

Brown Petrol 1641cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

3,015 mi
Last recorded3,015 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2018
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen T2 Camper13,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBDP 824K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelT2 Camper
Year1971
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,641cc
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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2018 3,015 miles

corossion to inner sill areas

corrosion to nearside front body area

Pass 14 Jun 2017 2,874 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2017 2,872 miles

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 2,603 miles

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Fail 7 Jun 2016 2,603 miles

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Fail 25 Apr 2016 17,249 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor to sill (6.1.B.2)

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings centre arm (2.2.B.1h)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 1 May 2015 16,560 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 15,373 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 14,216 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 14,213 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

lower steering column bush detriated

three large rust holes in floor

Pass 16 Apr 2012 11,805 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 11,805 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 9,502 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 9,498 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 6,983 miles

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 14 Apr 2010 6,983 miles

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

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 4,310 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2009 4,310 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 2,805 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2008 2,805 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 1,296 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 27 Mar 2007 1,296 miles

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 194 miles

Centre Rear Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen T2 Camper?

Based on 1,384 MOT tests across 107 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
978
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
107
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 102
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 85
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 63
Stop lamp not working 48
Headlamp aim too low 38
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BDP 824K is a 1971 Volkswagen T2 Camper in Brown with a 1,641cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

Across all 1971 Volkswagen T2 Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 13,196 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 T2 Camper fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 102 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BDP 824K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen T2 Camper typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 55 years old, this Volkswagen T2 Camper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BDP 824K is a 1971 Volkswagen T2 Camper, first registered on 14 December 1971.

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