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A795 JDV

1983 Volkswagen Camper

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

14,102 mi
Last recorded14,102 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2025
Typical for 1983 Volkswagen Camper63,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA795 JDV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2025 14,102 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

slight dampness on n/s rear brake backplate

Pass 4 Sep 2023 12,421 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 11,791 miles

under body protection with under seal

Pass 29 Mar 2021 11,510 miles

under body protected with under seal

Pass 1 Jul 2019 10,934 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 9,325 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 8,251 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases very slight blow from manifold (bolt missing) (7.1.2)

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play both sides very slight (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front wipers split but clear screen

Pass 8 Jun 2016 5,979 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

very slight corrosion on underside

very slight oil/coolant leak from engine

Fail 8 Jun 2016 5,979 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

very slight corrosion on underside

very slight oil/coolant leak from engine

Pass 8 Jun 2015 2,765 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Jun 2015 2,765 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 23,868 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

corrosion on nearside sill and rear door

fuel breather hose from tank to top of filler neck perished advise replacing

fuel filler neck rubber hose to metal neck perished holed advise replacing as fuel may leak

Pass 17 Jun 2013 804 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

chip in windscreen offside

Pass 22 May 2012 34 miles

Exhaust in poor condition and tail pipe badly corroded and holed.

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

slight movement in steering rack mount rubbers ,body flex on metal steering rack attached to

Fail 21 May 2012 34 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

slight movement in steering rack mount rubbers ,body flex on metal steering rack attached to

Pass 24 May 2011 99,485 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2011 99,483 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 98,215 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear exhaust tail pipe rusty

slight play in front wheel bearings

slight play in rear wheel bearings

Pass 4 Jun 2009 97,210 miles

both rear brake back plates corroded

chip in windscreen offside not in the swept area

cut in offside front tyre outer side wall

exhaust heater ducts insecure

front suspension bushes splitting and perished

general surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

offside front track rod end rubber boot split and perished

rear exhaust short tail pipe in poor condition not effecting exhaust noise

slight play in both front wheel bearings

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 1 Jun 2009 97,210 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

both rear brake back plates corroded

chip in windscreen offside not in the swept area

cut in offside front tyre outer side wall

exhaust heater ducts insecure

front suspension bushes splitting and perished

general surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

offside front track rod end rubber boot split and perished

rear exhaust short tail pipe in poor condition not effecting exhaust noise

slight play in both front wheel bearings

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 20 Jun 2008 95,955 miles

Both rear wheel bearings slight play.

Slight play both front bearing.

mirror glass damaged.

Fail 6 Jun 2008 95,955 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front wiper blades split

n/s door mirror glass damaged

Fail 31 May 2007 93,473 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

chip in windscreen offside not in swept area

front anti roll bar bushes perishing

long foot brake travel

nearside door mirror glass damaged

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside track rod end rubber boot split

rear brake pipes corroded

steering rack mounting rubbers perishing

water leaking from engine and from front to rear coolant pipes

Pass 31 May 2007 93,473 miles

chip in windscreen offside not in swept area

front anti roll bar bushes perishing

long foot brake travel

nearside door mirror glass damaged

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside track rod end rubber boot split

rear brake pipes corroded

steering rack mounting rubbers perishing

water leaking from engine and from front to rear coolant pipes

Pass 8 Jun 2006 93,350 miles

both rear metal brake pipes corroding

crack in windscreen not in swept area

engine oil leak

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside track rod end rubber boot split

slight play in both front wheel bearings

slight play in steering rack

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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A795 JDV is a 1983 Volkswagen Camper in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 A795 JDV, 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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A795 JDV is a 1983 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 1 August 1983.

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