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BVM 178K

2014 Volkswagen Camper

Red Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2018
Tests8 (3 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate37.5%

Mileage

1,641 mi
Last recorded1,641 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2018
Typical for 2014 Volkswagen Camper41,616 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBVM 178K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

3 pass 5 fail
Fail 29 Jun 2018 1,641 miles

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury reflector on door has a sharp edge (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Steering idler has slight play

Pass 21 Jun 2017 572 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 534 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake vacuum build up too slow (3.3.E.6)

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Steering locking device missing steering damper (2.2.C.1g)

Brake servo vacuum pipe collapsed (3.6.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Leisure battery insecure

Nearside Rear Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Rear exhaust silencer is insecure

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 7 Apr 2017 459 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 May 2015 70,136 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2015 70,136 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 67,021 miles

nearside front floor corroding

nearside rear outer c/v boot split

Fail 11 Mar 2014 67,021 miles

Nearside Inner Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Outer Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

nearside front floor corroding

nearside rear outer c/v boot split

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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BVM 178K is a 2014 Volkswagen Camper in Red with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 37.5%.

Across all 2014 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 41,616 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 BVM 178K, 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 12 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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BVM 178K is a 2014 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 1 March 2014.

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