CarVerify

Free Car Check

A251 BBD

1983 Volkswagen Camper

Yellow Petrol 1670cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2021
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

79,214 mi
Last recorded79,214 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2020
Typical for 1983 Volkswagen Camper63,358 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationA251 BBD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1983
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,670cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2020 79,214 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2020 79,213 miles

Brake lever pivot has excessive wear or free play ratchet on handbrake lever does not lock (1.1.1 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering locking device ineffective track rod end locking device ( Split missing to castle nut ) (2.1.3 (d))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 30 Apr 2019 79,202 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen kick up wrong side (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen kick up wrong side (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 77,290 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front D bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2017 77,274 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front D bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2016 76,146 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 29 Sep 2016 76,144 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 76,133 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 May 2014 74,308 miles

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre perishing

Fail 17 May 2014 74,305 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)

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre perishing

Pass 2 May 2013 73,821 miles

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
Full Volkswagen Camper reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

A251 BBD is a 1983 Volkswagen Camper in Yellow with a 1,670cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1983 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 63,358 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 A251 BBD, 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 43 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A251 BBD?

You can check the full history of A251 BBD by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was A251 BBD registered?

A251 BBD is a 1983 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 31 December 1983.

Is A251 BBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for A251 BBD shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A251 BBD have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on A251 BBD. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.