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BJJ 836V

1979 Volkswagen Camper

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

50,872 mi
Last recorded50,872 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2019
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Camper44,963 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJJ 836V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2019 50,872 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 50,480 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight play in steering box

slight play in steering idler arm

Fail 20 Jun 2018 50,480 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight play in steering box

slight play in steering idler arm

Pass 21 Mar 2017 50,404 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 50,401 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 47,543 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 45,948 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 45,494 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 45,492 miles

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

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

Fail 17 Jun 2013 45,491 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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 parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 42,234 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 38,987 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 38,986 miles

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

Centre Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Steering column shaft locking device missing (2.1.6)

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

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

Pass 6 Dec 2006 37,337 miles

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

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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BJJ 836V is a 1979 Volkswagen Camper in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 BJJ 836V, 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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BJJ 836V is a 1979 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 31 December 1979.

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