MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
81,773 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Service brake binding but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer cv boot split .
Oil leak engine ()
Central Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Front side step mounting slightly corroded
Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
both heat exchangers corroded through
Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)
registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)
Central Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Front side step mounting slightly corroded
Nearside Rear Outer cv boot split .
Oil leak engine ()
Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
both heat exchangers corroded through
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
corroded hole to nearside front wheel arch (behind step) but not in prescribed area
corrosion to offside front wheel arch/step area
nearside rear outer drive shaft gaiter split
Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
Fuel pipe leaking rubber hose at R/H carb (7.2.3)
registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)
registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
corroded hole to nearside front wheel arch (behind step) but not in prescribed area
corrosion to offside front wheel arch/step area
nearside rear outer drive shaft gaiter split
Oil leak
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
heat exchangers corroded through
Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Oil leak
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
heat exchangers corroded through
n/s rear fog lamp not working
Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Oil leak
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Oil leak
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Camper Van?
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BWH 781V is a 1980 Volkswagen Camper Van in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1980 Volkswagen Camper Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 51,460 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Volkswagen Camper Van fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 1,322 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BWH 781V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Volkswagen Camper Van typically stays on UK roads for around 61 years. At 46 years old, this Volkswagen Camper Van is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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BWH 781V is a 1980 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 3 May 1980.
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