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A857 HVC

1983 Volkswagen Camper

Purple Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2023
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

35,895 mi
Last recorded35,895 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2022
Typical for 1983 Volkswagen Camper63,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA857 HVC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1983
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2022 35,895 miles

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))

Fail 10 Aug 2022 35,895 miles

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))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 35,895 miles

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))

Fail 29 Jul 2021 35,895 miles

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))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 34,070 miles

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))

Fail 11 Aug 2020 34,069 miles

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))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 33,146 miles

n/s rack end

o/s front top balljoint

rear wheel barrings slight

x 4 tyres

Fail 13 Jun 2019 33,146 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 31,255 miles

advise rear exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2017 29,718 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 29,718 miles

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)

Pass 30 May 2016 28,222 miles

slight play on n/s rack end

Pass 20 May 2015 26,715 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 26,715 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 25,650 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 Jun 2014 25,650 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 May 2013 24,406 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2012 22,853 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 24 May 2012 22,853 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 19,349 miles

slight play in the ns rackend

Fail 6 Jun 2011 19,349 miles

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?

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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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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