1978 Volkswagen Camper 2.0L Petrol · BWS 806S
1978 Volkswagen Camper (2.0L, petrol). First registered 09 May 1978. Recorded mileage 62,244 miles. MOT valid until 04 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN CAMPER
- Year / Origin
- 1978 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 62,244 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
BWS 806S Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/04/2026
- 62,244 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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BWS 806S Mileage History
- 24/04/202460,647 mi
- 03/05/202460,650 mi+3 mi
- 02/05/202561,420 km
- 15/04/202662,244 km+824 km
- 23/04/202662,244 mi
Average of roughly 800 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
BWS 806S MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1978 Volkswagen Camper (BWS 806S) between April 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
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