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A716 HMY

1984 Volkswagen Campervan

Red Petrol 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2024
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

205,300 mi
Last recorded205,300 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2024
Typical for 1984 Volkswagen Campervan83,341 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA716 HMY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCampervan
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 12 Aug 2024 205,300 miles

Driver's seat with a defective structure seat not fully secured (6.2.5 (a) (i))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users from corroded pipes from the cooling system (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength under battery tray (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded from brake caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 204,866 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2023 204,856 miles

Offside Rear Lower Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Lower Coolant leak ()

hazards in op

Pass 4 Aug 2022 204,455 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front o/s brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Jul 2022 204,454 miles

Horn not working horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps rear o/s number plate light not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements rear handbrake showing low effort at rear wheels (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front o/s brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

little reserve travel in handbrake

Pass 13 Aug 2021 202,754 miles

Front Lower Horn not working properly front lower horn sounding low (7.7 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources rear o/s number plate light out (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear handbrake showing low effort at rear wheels

slight oil leak

Pass 15 Aug 2020 199,975 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2020 199,975 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Driver's seat insecure drivers front seat (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 189,218 miles

all brake pipes slight corrision

Fail 7 Mar 2018 189,218 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

all brake pipes slight corrision

Pass 21 Dec 2016 187,933 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2016 187,933 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 86,169 miles

a/v n/s front wiper worn

Pass 17 May 2014 185,995 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

bodywork corroded

exhaust system has corrosion

offside inner wheel arch/floor pan corroded

Fail 7 May 2014 185,944 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

bodywork corroded

exhaust system has corrosion

offside inner wheel arch/floor pan corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2012 184,697 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2012 184,694 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 118,718 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 13 Dec 2010 181,718 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Nov 2009 178,354 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 177,666 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 177,146 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 174,909 miles

Oil leak

crack in screen out side wiper area

front number plate poor

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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A716 HMY is a 1984 Volkswagen Campervan in Red with a 1,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 A716 HMY, 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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A716 HMY is a 1984 Volkswagen Campervan, first registered on 30 December 1984.

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