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BUD 61V

1979 Volkswagen Camper

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

4,633 mi
Last recorded4,633 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Camper44,963 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBUD 61V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 4,633 miles
Fail 14 May 2026 4,632 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

all tyres outside walls perishing slightly

Pass 7 Jun 2023 3,986 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 3,812 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

some corrosion starting to nearside front lower sub frame

Pass 28 Mar 2022 3,800 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 3,401 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 3,219 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2020 3,219 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 2,854 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre in middle tread

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 2,529 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak From Gearbox

Oil leak from Engine

Fail 5 Jan 2018 2,526 miles

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

Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak From Gearbox

Oil leak from Engine

Pass 20 Jul 2016 2,353 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil leak from transmission

Pass 19 Jun 2015 20,517 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 20,517 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 1,863 miles

nearside door mirror damaged

slight oil leak steering box

slight play centre steering idler arm bush

slight play offside rear wheel bearing

Fail 29 Apr 2014 1,838 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

slight play steering idler bush

Pass 3 Jan 2013 93,751 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2012 93,751 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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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BUD 61V is a 1979 Volkswagen Camper in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BUD 61V, 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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What year was BUD 61V registered?

BUD 61V is a 1979 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 10 December 1979.

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