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BWY 792S

2008 Volkswagen Camper

Beige Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2019
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

9,937 mi
Last recorded9,937 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2018
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Camper51,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBWY 792S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2018 9,937 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 8,542 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 8,542 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2016 5,529 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold areas (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Jul 2016 5,418 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 32% (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold areas (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2015 3,808 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 15 May 2015 3,788 miles

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

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 3,765 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 4 Jun 2013 3,764 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 31 May 2013 3,755 miles

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

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 3,240 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

front number plate broken

Fail 23 Jul 2012 3,234 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

front number plate broken

Pass 26 Jul 2011 1,611 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 1,611 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 99,864 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 97,213 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 93,161 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 93,161 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 792S is a 2008 Volkswagen Camper in Beige with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2008 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 51,240 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 BWY 792S, 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 18 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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BWY 792S is a 2008 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 1 April 2008.

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