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BVR 157T

1979 Volkswagen Camper

Orange Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2021
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

16,622 mi
Last recorded16,622 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2019
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Camper44,963 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBVR 157T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1979
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2019 16,622 miles

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

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

Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shocker mount area both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

general corrosion on underside of vehicle

undertrays fitted

vehicle has been under-sealed in places

Fail 25 Jul 2019 16,622 miles

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

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

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

Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shocker mount area both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

general corrosion on underside of vehicle

undertrays fitted

vehicle has been under-sealed in places

Pass 12 Apr 2016 16,560 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion Centre (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Both rears, lower bushes (2.7.4)

Slight play in steering box

Underside of vehicle has been undersealed

Fail 4 Mar 2016 16,553 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion Centre (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Both sides rear, lower bushes (2.7.4)

Slight play in steering box

Pass 28 Jul 2014 164,900 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 15,857 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 21 May 2013 15,852 miles

Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

engine oil leak

Pass 8 Jun 2012 15,186 miles

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s/r jacking point area corroded

o/s/f jacking point area corroded

Fail 11 May 2012 15,186 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nsr jacking point area corroded

osf jacking point area corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2011 15,108 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 15,089 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 14,883 miles

corroded areas outside of prescribed areas

o/s/r end of axle rusty

sligh play in all wheel bearings

Fail 15 Jun 2010 14,883 miles

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

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

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

corroded areas outside of prescribed areas

o/s/r end of axle rusty

Fail 20 May 2010 14,775 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

corroded areas outside of prescribed areas

Pass 24 Jul 2009 14,569 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 14,560 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 14,161 miles

brake hoses unions rusty

Fail 3 Jun 2008 14,161 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

brake hoses unions rusty

Fail 23 Apr 2007 29,031 miles

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

Nearside Front Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Offside Front Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 29,031 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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BVR 157T is a 1979 Volkswagen Camper in Orange with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 BVR 157T, 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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BVR 157T is a 1979 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 24 January 1979.

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