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BPO 676W

1981 Volkswagen Camper Van

Blue Petrol 1957cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

1,771 mi
Last recorded1,771 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2021
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen Camper Van73,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBPO 676W
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper Van
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,957cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2021 1,771 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess foreward parkbrake cable corroding (1.1.15 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 862 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately secured underside+cab wiring issues (4.11 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2020 100,802 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill at rear both n/s and o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2019 98,191 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2018 94,601 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear light unit damaged

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear quarter panels corroded

front steps corroded

Fail 21 May 2018 94,592 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear light unit damaged

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear quarter panels corroded

front steps corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2017 91,548 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 May 2017 91,542 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 May 2016 87,896 miles

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

Offside Front slight brake bind

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

Offside Rear slight brake bind

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 May 2015 82,762 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner tread edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 May 2014 79,038 miles

N/S front tyre wearing on inner tread

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

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

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

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

slight brake bind o/s rear.

Pass 28 May 2013 77,301 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2012 74,015 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 74,008 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 May 2011 72,141 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 20 May 2011 72,139 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 28 May 2010 70,269 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 67,474 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 67,464 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 66,268 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 66,248 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 57,159 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 57,159 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Exhaust heat exchangers corroding.

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 22 Dec 2005 55,260 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2005 55,231 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

headlamp masks/converters fitted

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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BPO 676W is a 1981 Volkswagen Camper Van in Blue with a 1,957cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

Across all 1981 Volkswagen Camper Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 73,844 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 BPO 676W, 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 45 years old, this Volkswagen Camper Van is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BPO 676W is a 1981 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 31 December 1981.

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