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BWS 871S

2011 Volkswagen Camper

Green Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2019
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

43,774 mi
Last recorded43,774 miles
Recorded on3 May 2018
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Camper46,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBWS 871S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year2011
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 May 2018 43,774 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 May 2018 43,774 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2017 43,241 miles

Offside Rear cv gaitor split

Fail 20 May 2017 43,183 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear cv gaitor split

Pass 5 Apr 2016 41,952 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 41,951 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 40,183 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 39,802 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 39,802 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 May 2013 38,969 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 37,241 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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BWS 871S is a 2011 Volkswagen Camper in Green with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2011 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 46,720 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 871S, 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 15 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BWS 871S registered?

BWS 871S is a 2011 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 11 August 2011.

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