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BSF 820L

1972 Volkswagen Campervan

Red Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

62,125 mi
Last recorded62,125 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Campervan47,533 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBSF 820L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCampervan
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 62,125 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 May 2026 62,123 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases link pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 58,290 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

parking brake performance low but passed on locks

Pass 13 Jun 2016 57,733 miles

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

chassis no difficult to read

Pass 22 May 2015 56,820 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

offside front floor excessively corroded at jacking point

Fail 19 May 2015 56,819 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

both front bump stops missing

offside front floor excessively corroded at jacking point

Pass 6 May 2014 54,806 miles

Oil leak

o/s front floor pan rusted

o/s rear drive shaft gator broken

o/s/rear tyre cracking on inner side wall

Pass 17 Apr 2013 52,962 miles

both front bump stops missing

offside front floor holed

offside rear driveshaft gaitor split

Fail 15 Apr 2013 52,961 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

both front bump stops missing

offside front floor holed

offside rear driveshaft gaitor split

Pass 25 Mar 2011 46,866 miles

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

both outer sills and floor pans corroded

both sides front suspension bump stops missing

non standard exhaust fitted

o/s front floor corroded

washers weak but adequate

Fail 16 Mar 2011 46,813 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

both outer sills and floor pans corroded

both sides front suspension bump stops missing

non standard exhaust fitted

Pass 26 Feb 2010 45,573 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

both outer REAR cv gaitors starting to perish

general corrosion underside-non structural

nearside top and bottom ball joint covers perishing

offside and neearside front bumpstops missing

offside top and bottom ball joint covers perishing

slight corrosion on fuel tank

slight corrosion on nearside cabin floor-non structural

Pass 18 Mar 2009 43,804 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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)

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

general underbody corrosion

o/s+n/s front suspension bump stops missing

Fail 12 Mar 2009 53,802 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

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

general underbody corrosion

o/s+n/s front suspension bump stops missing

Pass 8 Jan 2008 40,684 miles

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

o/s+n/s front suspension bump stops missing

Fail 4 Jan 2008 40,678 miles

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

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

o/s+n/s front suspension bump stops missing

Pass 18 Dec 2006 38,559 miles

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

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

brake vpedal anti slip pad worn+o/s + n/s front suspension bump stops missing.

engine missfiring+both front brakes some judder

front suspension housing corroded

washers weak

Pass 7 Dec 2005 34,747 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2005 34,745 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Campervan?

Based on 12,604 MOT tests across 870 vehicles.

68.4%
Pass Rate
1,115
Miles/Year
61
Year Lifespan
870
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 811
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 659
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 519
Stop lamp not working 381
position lamp(s) not working 380
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BSF 820L is a 1972 Volkswagen Campervan in Red with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 1972 Volkswagen Campervan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 47,533 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 Campervan fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 811 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BSF 820L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Campervan typically stays on UK roads for around 61 years. At 54 years old, this Volkswagen Campervan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BSF 820L is a 1972 Volkswagen Campervan, first registered on 14 November 1972.

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