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BWH 781V

1980 Volkswagen Camper Van

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,773 mi
Last recorded81,773 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2019
Typical for 1980 Volkswagen Camper Van51,460 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBWH 781V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper Van
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2019 81,773 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 81,737 miles

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))

Pass 17 Mar 2017 81,710 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2017 81,701 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2016 84,642 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2016 84,642 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 81,269 miles

Oil leak

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

heat exchangers corroded through

Fail 10 Jun 2014 81,269 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 80,586 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 80,586 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 80,261 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 80,093 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 78,487 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 767,008 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 76,708 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2007 72,973 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 Nov 2007 72,954 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2006 72,800 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Camper Van?

Based on 20,778 MOT tests across 1,413 vehicles.

68.6%
Pass Rate
1,173
Miles/Year
61
Year Lifespan
1,413
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,322
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 857
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 815
Stop lamp not working 626
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 558
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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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What year was BWH 781V registered?

BWH 781V is a 1980 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 3 May 1980.

Is BWH 781V safe to buy?

The MOT history for BWH 781V shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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