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BKE 317K

1971 Volkswagen Camper

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

29,288 mi
Last recorded29,288 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2018
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Camper51,862 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBKE 317K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2018 29,288 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 28,805 miles

both floor pans corroded

outer sills corroded

Fail 8 Jul 2017 28,799 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

both floor pans corroded

outer sills corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2013 27,595 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 27,522 miles

hand brake has little reserve travel

Pass 8 Aug 2011 26,905 miles

Passanger wiper blade split

Fail 2 Aug 2011 26,902 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Passanger wiper blade split

Pass 28 Jun 2010 24,918 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear body pannels corroded

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

n/s/r tyre outter wall perrished

Pass 1 Jul 2009 22,121 miles

Body has corrosion on rear pannels

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 18,093 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 15,399 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2005 14,637 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

drivers side rear tyre outer sidewall perished

nail in tread on drivers side rear tyre

Fail 13 Jul 2005 14,637 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

drivers side rear tyre outer sidewall perished

nail in tread on drivers side rear tyre

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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BKE 317K is a 1971 Volkswagen Camper in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1971 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 51,862 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 BKE 317K, 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 55 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BKE 317K is a 1971 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 18 October 1971.

Is BKE 317K safe to buy?

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