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BHW 139A

1997 Volkswagen Camper

Orange Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

9,810 mi
Last recorded9,810 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2017
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Camper78,601 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBHW 139A
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1997
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2017 9,810 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 9,791 miles

corrosion to offside inner & outer sills outside prescribed areas

Fail 15 Aug 2016 9,791 miles

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both lamps (1.1.A.3f)

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

corrosion to offside inner & outer sills outside prescribed areas

Pass 2 May 2015 9,766 miles

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 9,689 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

corrosion to offside inner door step; inner & outer offside sills outside prescribed areas.

rear axle bump stop missing

rear axle oil seals leaking

Fail 30 Jul 2013 9,686 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

corrosion to offside inner door step; inner & outer offside sills outside prescribed areas.

rear axle bump stop missing

rear axle oil seals leaking

Pass 23 May 2012 9,263 miles

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

Oil leak

all tyres cracking/perishing

corrosion to; offside front inner door step; offside inner & outer sills outide prescribed areas

rear axle bump stop rubber smissing

rear axle oil seals leaking

Pass 20 May 2011 9,178 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

all tyres cracking/perishing

corrosion to offside front lower inner step panel outside prescribed areas

corrosion to offside inner sill structure outside prescribed areas

rear axle bump stop rubbers missing

rear axle oil seals weeping

Pass 18 May 2010 8,597 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

all tyres cracking/perishing

corrosion started in offside central inner & outer sills

offside rear hub oil seal leaking

rear axle bump stop rubbers missing

Fail 5 Feb 2008 8,595 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

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

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

offside rear hub seal leaking

Pass 18 Aug 2006 8,452 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2005 8,296 miles

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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BHW 139A is a 1997 Volkswagen Camper in Orange with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 78,601 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 BHW 139A, 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 29 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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BHW 139A is a 1997 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 12 November 1997.

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