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BDV 436B

2004 Volkswagen Camper

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2018
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

31,513 mi
Last recorded31,513 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Camper51,204 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBDV 436B
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2017 31,513 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre 3mm

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Fail 11 Sep 2017 31,513 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner arch near out rigger (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings out rigger (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. and too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear tyre 3mm

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 31,513 miles

Front crossmember split

Oil leak ()

idler arm slight play

Fail 14 Sep 2016 31,513 miles

idler arm slight play

Front crossmember split

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Aug 2015 30,844 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 1 Aug 2015 30,844 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 27,617 miles

Oil leak

front crossmember accident damage

Fail 24 Jul 2014 27,617 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Oil leak

front crossmember accident damage

Pass 19 Jul 2013 25,083 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

offside outer sill slightly corroded- non prescribed area

Fail 11 Jul 2013 24,937 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

offside outer sill slightly corroded- non prescribed area

Pass 19 Jul 2012 22,491 miles

off side front inner sill corroeded

rear exhaust box cracked and insecure

slight play in steering idler arm

wipers poor

Fail 19 Jul 2012 22,491 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

off side front inner sill corroeded

rear exhaust box cracked and insecure

slight play in steering idler arm

wipers poor

Pass 2 Aug 2011 20,217 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 18,752 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 18,752 miles

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

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

Offside 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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BDV 436B is a 2004 Volkswagen Camper in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

Across all 2004 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 51,204 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 BDV 436B, 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 22 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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BDV 436B is a 2004 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 3 September 2004.

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