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A484 TBW

1983 Volkswagen Camper

Green Diesel 1570cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

61,149 mi
Last recorded61,149 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2023
Typical for 1983 Volkswagen Camper63,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA484 TBW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,570cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2023 61,149 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 58,429 miles

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2022 58,423 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect left hand drive headlights fitted Beam image kick up incorect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 57,958 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 56,388 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

underside of vehicle deteriorated

Pass 25 May 2019 56,057 miles

underside of vehicle deteriorated

Pass 1 Jun 2018 55,807 miles

Both inner rear wheel arches corroded not within a prescribed area

NSF lower sill corroded not within a prescribed area

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 May 2018 55,802 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Both inner rear wheel arches corroded not within a prescribed area

NSF lower sill corroded not within a prescribed area

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2017 54,097 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 51,373 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 49,726 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 48,941 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 48,941 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 312,208 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 311,510 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 309,338 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2011 309,329 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 30,846 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 30,846 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 306,836 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2009 306,836 miles

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

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Front Lower coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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A484 TBW is a 1983 Volkswagen Camper in Green with a 1,570cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A484 TBW, 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.

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What year was A484 TBW registered?

A484 TBW is a 1983 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 30 December 1983.

Is A484 TBW safe to buy?

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