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BML 772T

1979 Volkswagen Camper Van

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2014
Tests12 (5 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate41.7%

Mileage

87,860 mi
Last recorded87,860 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2013
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Camper Van54,009 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBML 772T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper Van
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

5 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2013 87,860 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 May 2012 86,564 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

exhaust blow

nearside front tyre cut in side wall

Pass 15 May 2012 86,564 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

exhaust blow

nearside front tyre cut in side wall

Pass 8 Feb 2010 85,167 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 85,167 miles

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Fail 5 Oct 2009 85,132 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

battery tray corroded (offside rear)

nearside chassis corroded/split from sill (middle)

rear engine compartment, lid does not close securely

Pass 10 Oct 2008 84,568 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 84,545 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Nearside Front Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Offside Front Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2007 62,096 miles

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

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

loose wiring rubbing on steering arm

Fail 24 Sep 2007 62,096 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

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

corrosion in both front outriggers

corrosion in nearside doorstep sill

loose wiring rubbing on steering arm

Fail 23 Aug 2007 82,050 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

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

Front passenger seat has been removed to loose storage in vehicle

Fail 7 Jul 2006 81,971 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

Offside front upper balljoint gaitor split & leaking

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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BML 772T is a 1979 Volkswagen Camper Van in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 41.7%.

Across all 1979 Volkswagen Camper Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 54,009 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 Van fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 1,322 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BML 772T, 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 47 years old, this Volkswagen Camper Van is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BML 772T is a 1979 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 31 December 1979.

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