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A678 GFF

1983 Volkswagen Camper

Blue Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

305,105 mi
Last recorded305,105 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2024
Typical for 1983 Volkswagen Camper63,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA678 GFF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2024 305,105 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2024 305,105 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2023 298,848 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 291,878 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 285,508 miles

Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Above steering rack (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Requirements only just met. It would appear that the handbrake requires adjustment or repair

Fail 12 Apr 2019 285,508 miles

Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Above steering rack (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Requirements only just met. It would appear that the handbrake requires adjustment or repair

Pass 27 Mar 2018 282,816 miles

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

Offside Front Passenger seat insecure

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 277,683 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

corrosion around front and rear suspension

Fail 17 Mar 2017 277,665 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

corrosion around front and rear suspension

Pass 24 Feb 2016 268,938 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Foremost (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis (2.4.A.3)

Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 264,255 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 6 Mar 2015 264,255 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 254,898 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear lower inner sills have slight corrosion

Fail 6 Mar 2014 254,897 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

rear lower inner sills have slight corrosion

Pass 14 Nov 2012 239,492 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 239,492 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 239,046 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2011 239,046 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 239,000 miles

Front and rear brake pipes corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 235,799 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2009 235,799 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 227,538 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 223,027 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

both rear and n/s front brake flexi hose ferrules corroded

box section behind o/s rear wheel holed and corroded but outside of prescibed areas

o/s handbrake performance down slightly

Pass 13 Sep 2006 218,765 miles

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

area behind o/s rear wheel arch holed and corroded but outside prescribed areas

both rear brake flexi hoses ferrules corroded

Fail 13 Sep 2006 218,765 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

area behind o/s rear wheel arch holed and corroded but outside prescribed areas

both rear brake flexi hoses ferrules corroded

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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A678 GFF is a 1983 Volkswagen Camper in Blue with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 A678 GFF, 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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A678 GFF is a 1983 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 31 December 1983.

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