MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
26,983 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (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))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))
Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
Speedometer not sufficiently illuminated (7.8 (c) (i))
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)
both offside tyres age cracking
offside parking brake effort could be improved
Hazard warning lamps inoperative all (1.4.B.1b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
both offside tyres age cracking
offside parking brake effort could be improved
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
brake pedal anti slip device worn
Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
brake pedal anti slip device worn
parking brake lever appears to be loose.
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
battery insecure
Centre Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Centre Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Horn control missing (1.6.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)
Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)
Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
battery insecure
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BGJ 457X is a 1981 Volkswagen Camper Van in Green with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1981 Volkswagen Camper Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 73,844 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 BGJ 457X, 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 45 years old, this Volkswagen Camper Van is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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BGJ 457X is a 1981 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 5 August 1981.
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