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A213 FPL

1984 Volkswagen Camper Van

Beige Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

171,814 mi
Last recorded171,814 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 1984 Volkswagen Camper Van74,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA213 FPL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper Van
Year1984
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 171,814 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2023 171,805 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2022 171,416 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 25 May 2022 171,416 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2021 170,577 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 169,782 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 167,138 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 167,120 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure Mount loose (2.7.2b)

Both front brake discs inside faces surface condition corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2014 163,253 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 162,581 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 162,467 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 159,081 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Jul 2012 159,068 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 155,273 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 155,268 miles

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

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 152,238 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 151,667 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 144,001 miles

wipers worn

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2008 135,391 miles

both rear wheel arches starting to rust

front and rear number plates starting to discolour

nearside door mirror glass cracked

nearside front wheel bearing slight play

offside door mirror broken

offside front door step starting to rust

offside front seatbelt recoil slightly slow

offside rear wheel bearing slight play

rear boot floors to inner wheel arches starting to rust

reverse lamps not working

small stone chips in front windscreen and cracked outside of swept area

Fail 5 Jan 2008 135,380 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

both rear wheel arches starting to rust

front and rear number plates starting to discolour

nearside door mirror glass cracked

nearside front wheel bearing slight play

offside door mirror broken

offside front door step starting to rust

offside rear wheel bearing slight play

rear boot floors to inner wheel arches starting to rust

small stone chips in front windscreen and cracked outside of swept area

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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A213 FPL is a 1984 Volkswagen Camper Van in Beige with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1984 Volkswagen Camper Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.5% with a typical mileage of 74,756 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 A213 FPL, 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 42 years old, this Volkswagen Camper Van is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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A213 FPL is a 1984 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 29 March 1984.

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