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BVM 97K

1971 Volkswagen Camper

Cream Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

28,935 mi
Last recorded28,935 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2017
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Camper51,862 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBVM 97K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1971
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2017 28,935 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 28,350 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 28,350 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 27,940 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 27,502 miles

Nearside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 27,502 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 26,968 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 Jul 2012 26,960 miles

Centre Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 25,129 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 25,129 miles

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 23,864 miles

Battery insecure

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

no tell tail light fitted to fog light

slight imblance on front brakes

Fail 7 Jul 2010 23,863 miles

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

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

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Battery insecure

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

no tell tail light fitted to fog light

slight imblance on front brakes

Pass 23 Feb 2009 20,476 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 15,610 miles

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 97K is a 1971 Volkswagen Camper in Cream with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1971 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 51,862 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 97K, 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 55 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BVM 97K registered?

BVM 97K is a 1971 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 31 December 1971.

Is BVM 97K safe to buy?

The MOT history for BVM 97K shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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