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BLH 839S

1977 Volkswagen Camper Van

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

45,635 mi
Last recorded45,635 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2020
Typical for 1977 Volkswagen Camper Van48,402 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBLH 839S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper Van
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2020 45,635 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear bottom body sill is rusted and holed

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front step and front inner panel are rusted and holed

Fail 15 Jul 2020 45,633 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear bottom body sill is rusted and holed

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front step and front inner panel are rusted and holed

Pass 19 Jun 2019 45,533 miles

underside/suspention / n,s,r inner sill rusted out

Fail 11 Jun 2019 45,520 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

underside/suspention / n,s,r inner sill rusted out

Pass 23 Feb 2018 45,513 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front out rigger corroded

Nearside Rear outer body sill corroded

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

Fail 17 Feb 2018 45,513 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front out rigger corroded

Nearside Rear outer body sill corroded

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

Pass 23 Dec 2015 45,366 miles

Both lower inner and outer sills slightly corroded front to rear

Both rear axle tube outer ends slightly corroded

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Dec 2015 45,366 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Both lower inner and outer sills slightly corroded front to rear

Both rear axle tube outer ends slightly corroded

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 42,519 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2014 42,513 miles

Centre Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 39,309 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear inner cv gaiters split on both sides

Pass 10 Dec 2012 37,771 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 35,155 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 33,950 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 31,820 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 27,236 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 25,029 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 119,577 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 14,048 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Camper Van?

Based on 20,778 MOT tests across 1,413 vehicles.

68.6%
Pass Rate
1,173
Miles/Year
61
Year Lifespan
1,413
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,322
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 857
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 815
Stop lamp not working 626
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 558
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BLH 839S is a 1977 Volkswagen Camper Van in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 1977 Volkswagen Camper Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 48,402 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 BLH 839S, 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 49 years old, this Volkswagen Camper Van is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BLH 839S registered?

BLH 839S is a 1977 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 31 December 1977.

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