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BUV 35T

1979 Volkswagen Camper

Yellow Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2020
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

99,394 mi
Last recorded99,394 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2019
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Camper44,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBUV 35T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2019 99,394 miles

Offside Rear Suspension bump-stop deteriorated

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2019 99,393 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension bump-stop deteriorated

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 99,103 miles

offside rear tyre heavily perished

under side of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 24 Aug 2017 98,775 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 98,775 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 97,226 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 14 Jun 2016 97,223 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened lower front (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 94,198 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside and offside rear tyres perished

Fail 19 Jun 2015 94,195 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm seriously weakened by corrosion (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside and offside rear tyres perished

Pass 20 May 2014 92,636 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 19 May 2014 92,634 miles

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 91,476 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 22 Nov 2012 91,474 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 89,792 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 89,790 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 88,367 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 88,363 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 87,082 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 87,082 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 86,751 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 85,980 miles

Near & Off side front brakes starting to bind

Fail 24 Sep 2007 85,980 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Naer & Off side front brakes starting to bind

Pass 11 Sep 2006 85,294 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 83,843 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2005 83,843 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

unable to see front pads

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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BUV 35T is a 1979 Volkswagen Camper in Yellow with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 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 BUV 35T, 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 BUV 35T registered?

BUV 35T is a 1979 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 26 July 1979.

Is BUV 35T safe to buy?

The MOT history for BUV 35T shows 25 tests with a 56% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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