MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
35,895 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Oil leak, but not excessive Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All underside areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Upper Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both. (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Headlamp not working on main beam Both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All underside areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All slightly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Rearmost structure (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Rearmost structure (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Exhaust system insecure Silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings Track arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Hazzard light inop
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All slightly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Oil Leak
Slight movement in steering rack bushes
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All slightly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working Tail lamp (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Oil Leak
Slight movement in steering rack bushes
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All slightly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
n/s rack end
o/s front top balljoint
rear wheel barrings slight
x 4 tyres
Nearside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill holled (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
n/s rack end
o/s front top balljoint
rear wheel barrings slight
x 4 tyres
advise rear exhaust corroded
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
slight play on n/s rack end
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
nsf tyre is starting to crack
nsr brake is binding very slightly
slight front brake imbal
small hole in the nsf sill by the jacking point
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Nail in offside rear tyre
slight play in the ns rackend
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS
slight play in the ns rackend
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Camper?
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A857 HVC is a 1983 Volkswagen Camper in Purple with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 A857 HVC, 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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A857 HVC is a 1983 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 16 September 1983.
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