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BWS 522S

1996 Volkswagen Camper

Blue Petrol 1957cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

413,096 mi
Last recorded413,096 miles
Recorded on13 May 2022
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Camper113,015 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBWS 522S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,957cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 May 2022 413,096 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

underbody coated

Pass 15 Dec 2020 410,956 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

heavily under sealed

Pass 16 Sep 2017 410,073 miles

Offside Front tyre slightly perished

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all covers (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 409,966 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2016 409,966 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 409,937 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013 409,937 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all suspension bushes perishing

battery light on

body rust and corrosion

general underbody surface rust

nearside front seat belt starting to frey

slight knock and play in steering

Pass 2 Oct 2012 409,933 miles

front brake hoses starting to perish

front brake pipes rusty

n/s/f drivers door does not unlock from outside (on key)

n/s/f seat belt mechanism noisey

n/s/f seat belt starting to frey

n/s/r sill rusty and holed

n/s/r wing rusty and holed

o/s/f seat belt retracts slowly

o/s/f wing rusty and holed

rear body and wing damaged , rusty and holed

slight brake bind

Fail 26 Sep 2012 409,930 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Steering damper fractured and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/f wing rusty and holed

o/s/f seat belt retracts slowly

front brake hoses starting to perish

front brake pipes rusty

n/s/f drivers door does not unlock from outside (on key)

n/s/f seat belt mechanism noisey

n/s/f seat belt starting to frey

n/s/r sill rusty and holed

n/s/r wing rusty and holed

rear body and wing damaged , rusty and holed

Pass 27 Sep 2011 409,922 miles

offside front vehicle structure has slight corrosion.

Fail 27 Sep 2011 409,922 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

offside front vehicle structure has slight corrosion.

Pass 9 Jul 2010 409,605 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 408,857 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 408,857 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2007 406,870 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 404,509 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 404,509 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

n/s/f tyre pershing

unable to see front brake pads

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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BWS 522S is a 1996 Volkswagen Camper in Blue with a 1,957cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1996 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 113,015 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 BWS 522S, 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 30 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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BWS 522S is a 1996 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 3 September 1996.

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The MOT history for BWS 522S shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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