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BUC 390T

1979 Volkswagen Camper

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

100,347 mi
Last recorded100,347 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2019
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Camper44,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBUC 390T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2019 100,347 miles

Central Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Central Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Small chip outside Zone A

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 94,639 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 91,335 miles

nearside @ offside front seat belt mountings slight corrosion

oil leak from steering box

slight play nearside front wheel bearing

some corrosion to nearside rear chassis by outer sub frame mounting

Pass 11 Jul 2016 84,330 miles

slight corrosion to nearside front axle beam lower mounting

slight corrosion to nearside rear crossmember outer chassis mounting

slight corrosion to offside front floor

some play nearside @ offside front top ball joints

Pass 28 Jul 2015 82,704 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 79,826 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 76,008 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 67,461 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 65,128 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 61,026 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 58,107 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 52,766 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 43,837 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 35,838 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2005 35,838 miles

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

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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BUC 390T is a 1979 Volkswagen Camper in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 1979 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 44,963 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 BUC 390T, 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 47 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BUC 390T is a 1979 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 1 June 1979.

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