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BPY 140L

1972 Volkswagen Camper

Red Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

18,810 mi
Last recorded18,810 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2022
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Camper50,178 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBPY 140L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2022 18,810 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 1,647 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 15,450 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 15,390 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 1,422 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 13,997 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 18 Feb 2013 13,997 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 1,338 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 1,329 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 639 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 639 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jul 2010 616 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 616 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 5 May 2009 519 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 511 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 15 Oct 2008 504 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2006 119 miles

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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BPY 140L is a 1972 Volkswagen Camper in Red with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1972 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 50,178 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 BPY 140L, 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 54 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BPY 140L is a 1972 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 22 September 1972.

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