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BWY 559S

1997 Volkswagen Camper

Blue Lpg 1957cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

88,316 mi
Last recorded88,316 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Camper78,601 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBWY 559S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,957cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 88,316 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 87,348 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 86,248 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2023 86,248 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 85,169 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 272,335 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 272,335 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 272,335 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 272,335 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 271,401 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 268,099 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 265,022 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 262,226 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 261,515 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 260,188 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 258,525 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2009 256,337 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 256,309 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 254,084 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 245,055 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2007 249,143 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 249,134 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 24,388 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 24,387 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Torsion bar attachment bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.E.4c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Torsion bar attachment bracket damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.E.4c)

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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BWY 559S is a 1997 Volkswagen Camper in Blue with a 1,957cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 1997 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 78,601 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 BWY 559S, 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 29 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BWY 559S registered?

BWY 559S is a 1997 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 8 December 1997.

Is BWY 559S safe to buy?

The MOT history for BWY 559S shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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