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A768 FYJ

1984 Volkswagen Camping

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2024
Tests24 (12 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

98,059 mi
Last recorded98,059 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2023
Typical for 1984 Volkswagen Camping82,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA768 FYJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamping
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc
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MOT History

12 pass 12 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2023 98,059 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Outer body corroded no sharp edges

Fail 15 Sep 2023 98,059 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength In front of axle bush (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Upper arch liner (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Outer body corroded no sharp edges

Pass 11 Apr 2022 98,049 miles

Nearside Front Lower wing corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive back of inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

registration plate lamp dim

reverse lamp not working

Fail 6 Apr 2022 98,049 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front exhaust pipe to cylinder head (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill/lower quarter (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength centre sill corroded on seam (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake drum back plate insecure heavily holed and corroded around mounting bolts to axle (1.1.14 (d))

Offside Rear Brake insecure trailing brake shoe retaining pin/spring missing leaving shoe insecure (1.1.21 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower wing corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive back of inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

registration plate lamp dim

reverse lamp not working

Pass 12 Apr 2021 98,045 miles

EXCESSIVE CORROSION ON VEHICLE

EXTENSIVE WELDING REPAIRS BEEN CARRIED OUT ON VEHICLE

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front brake back plates corroded and split

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear r/n/s brake back plate corroded and split

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front brake back plate corroded and split

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear brake back plate corroded and split

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

manufactures under trays and engine covers on vehicle

Fail 27 Nov 2020 98,040 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

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

EXTENSIVE WELDING REPAIRS CARRIED OUT ON VEHICLE

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

THIS VEHICLES STRUCTURE AND CHASSIS IS EXECCSIVELY CORRODED

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all of chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced is excessively corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

f/o/s and f/n/s back plates holed and corroded

r/o/s and r/n/s brake back plates holed and corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2019 98,035 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower arch corroded and holed but prescribed area

Nearside Front Outer sill corroded and holed but not prescribed area

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front brake pipe slightly corroded

hazard lights inoperative

n/s/r o/s/r valance corroded and holed behind bumper but not prescribed area

Fail 12 Nov 2019 98,029 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower arch corroded and holed but prescribed area

Nearside Front Outer sill corroded and holed but not prescribed area

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front brake pipe slightly corroded

hazard lights inoperative

n/s/r o/s/r valance corroded and holed behind bumper but not prescribed area

Pass 11 Oct 2018 98,023 miles

Offside Rear Outer wheel arch

Fail 28 Sep 2018 98,018 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer wheel arch

Pass 29 Sep 2017 98,012 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 98,007 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 97,998 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 97,996 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 97,990 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

n/s inner sill slightly corroded

n/s/r tyre cracking

o/s n/s/f to flex brake pipe slightly corroded

o/s n/s/f upper inner arch slightly corroded

o/s n/s/r inner arch slightly coorded

rear chassis slightly corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2009 97,926 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

fuel filler pipe top rubber connection deteriorated

Fail 12 Mar 2009 97,926 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

fuel filler pipe top rubber connection deteriorated

Fail 4 Mar 2009 97,915 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

fuel filler pipe top rubber connection deteriorated

Fail 29 Feb 2008 96,288 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 96,288 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 92,269 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

engine cover is missing

Pass 12 Jan 2007 94,200 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Fail 11 Jan 2007 94,199 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jan 2006 91,894 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Camping?

Based on 1,661 MOT tests across 109 vehicles.

65.6%
Pass Rate
1,055
Miles/Year
46
Year Lifespan
109
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 135
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 73
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 72
Brake pipe excessively corroded 65
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 60
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A768 FYJ is a 1984 Volkswagen Camping in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1984 Volkswagen Camping models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.0% with a typical mileage of 82,744 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 Camping fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 135 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A768 FYJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Camping typically stays on UK roads for around 46 years. At 42 years old, this Volkswagen Camping is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A768 FYJ is a 1984 Volkswagen Camping, first registered on 13 June 1984.

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