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BGW 299T

1979 Volkswagen Camper

Red Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

63,640 mi
Last recorded63,640 miles
Recorded on21 May 2019
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Camper44,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBGW 299T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 May 2019 63,640 miles

both rear outer wheel arch corroded and outer sills

some corrosion across inner rear panel

some corrosion along inner front panel and inner steps

Pass 4 May 2018 62,085 miles

o/s/r cv gaitor perrished

slight corrosion in area of rea bumper support panel

slight movement in n/s/f lower balljoint

surface corrosion on both rear wheel arches

Pass 6 May 2017 59,842 miles

both rear outer wheel arches corroded

slight corrosion in area of rear bumper mounts

slight corrosion on both inner rear sills

Fail 22 Aug 2016 59,842 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded all four hoses (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe over gearbox (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe leaking pipe over gearbox (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded torsion tube (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front axle (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

all four oute riggers/jacking points corroded

both rear outer wheel arches corroded

some corrosion on both inner sills

Pass 8 Feb 2013 55,810 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 31 Jan 2013 55,810 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nearside rear inner driveshaft gaiter split

offside rear outer driveshaft gaiter split

Pass 24 Jan 2012 51,284 miles

front axle geting rusted at o/s

o/s rear brake back plate geting rusted and weak

very slight play in steering damper inner mounting bush

Fail 12 Jan 2012 51,284 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

front regestration plate deteriorated

n/s front cross member holed

n/s front lower suspension swivel ball joint gaiter split

o/s door mirror glass starting to deteriorate

underbody pan rusted on o/s

very slight play in steering damper inner mounting bush

Pass 11 Feb 2011 46,446 miles

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

drivers door mirror glass strting to fade

n/s chassis at rear in engine bay rusted and geting weak at top

n/s rear driveshaft inner gaiter split

o/s rear driveshaft inner and outer gaiters split

o/s rear floor pan holed

Fail 4 Feb 2011 46,431 miles

Front Axle beam cracked (2.5.A.5a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

drivers door mirror glass strting to fade

n/s chassis at rear in engine bay rusted and geting weak at top

n/s front steering tie rod slightly bent

n/s rear driveshaft inner gaiter split

o/s rear driveshaft inner and outer gaiters split

o/s rear floor pan holed

Pass 4 Feb 2010 41,809 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both rear inner driveshaft gaiters split

offside rear floor panel holed

offside rear outer driveshaft gaiter insecure

Fail 2 Feb 2010 41,801 miles

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

Nearside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both rear inner driveshaft gaiters split

offside rear floor panel holed

offside rear outer driveshaft gaiter insecure

Pass 24 Dec 2008 37,927 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both rear inner driveshaft gaiters split

o/s/r outer driveshaft gaiter insecure

Fail 18 Dec 2008 37,919 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both rear inner driveshaft gaiters split

o/s/r outer driveshaft gaiter insecure

Pass 10 Dec 2007 30,117 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2007 30,117 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2006 26,605 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 21,626 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2005 21,474 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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BGW 299T is a 1979 Volkswagen Camper in Red with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 1979 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 44,963 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 BGW 299T, 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 47 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BGW 299T is a 1979 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 18 January 1979.

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