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A652 GFF

1984 Volkswagen Campervan

Blue Petrol 1888cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

285,410 mi
Last recorded285,410 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2019
Typical for 1984 Volkswagen Campervan83,341 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA652 GFF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCampervan
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,888cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2019 285,410 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 285,408 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 275,401 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 271,630 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 271,630 miles

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 269,222 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Apr 2016 269,213 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 81% (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 257,371 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 252,365 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 241,557 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 241,557 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 237,002 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 231,062 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 231,062 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Outer Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Washer fluid tank insecure

Pass 12 Jun 2009 226,263 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 226,263 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Coolant leak

Nail in nearside front tyre

O/S/R Driveshaft outer boot burst

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jun 2008 223,728 miles

Fuel level low at time of test suspect possible leak when tank full.

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

Fail 10 Jun 2008 223,727 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel level low at time of test suspect possible leak when tank full.

Offside rear brake hose insecure

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

Pass 5 Jun 2007 223,461 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 222,823 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 222,823 miles

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

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.B.1)

Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Campervan?

Based on 12,604 MOT tests across 870 vehicles.

68.4%
Pass Rate
1,115
Miles/Year
61
Year Lifespan
870
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 811
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 659
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 519
Stop lamp not working 381
position lamp(s) not working 380
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A652 GFF is a 1984 Volkswagen Campervan in Blue with a 1,888cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 1984 Volkswagen Campervan models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 83,341 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 Campervan fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 811 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A652 GFF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Campervan typically stays on UK roads for around 61 years. At 42 years old, this Volkswagen Campervan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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A652 GFF is a 1984 Volkswagen Campervan, first registered on 31 December 1984.

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