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BWY 627S

1999 Volkswagen Camper Van

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2019
Tests22 (11 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

2,606 mi
Last recorded2,606 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2018
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Camper Van80,082 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBWY 627S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper Van
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 11 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2018 2,606 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 20,480 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 12 Sep 2017 20,480 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded x2 inner door steps (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Braking system leaking pipe over diff (3.6.A.1)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 1,312 miles

Front arches slightly corroded

Fail 2 Sep 2016 1,296 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated rubbed through by drum (3.5.1j)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Front arches slightly corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2016 99,760 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 99,636 miles

ALL UNDERFLOOR SLIGHT CORROSION

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 99,493 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 99,493 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

leak from steering box

Pass 16 Mar 2012 98,942 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

both front jacking points corroded

both outer sills

o/s rear inner sill

Fail 9 Mar 2012 98,933 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

both front jacking points corroded

both outer sills

o/s rear inner sill

Pass 10 Sep 2010 42,081 miles

Battery insecure

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 3 Sep 2010 42,052 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2010 41,976 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2010 41,928 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 12 May 2009 36,529 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 36,529 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 32,580 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 32,580 miles

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

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 28,815 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

offside front upper ball joint has slight play and dust cover split, † † †chassis corroded in general, † † †radio not working, † †hub caps missing, † † †windows dirty, † †holes in both front seats, † † †inteior doors and woodwork not good condition

Fail 17 Nov 2006 28,808 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 20 Sep 2006 28,677 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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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BWY 627S is a 1999 Volkswagen Camper Van in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1999 Volkswagen Camper Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 80,082 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 Van fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 1,322 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BWY 627S, 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 27 years old, this Volkswagen Camper Van is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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BWY 627S is a 1999 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 26 October 1999.

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