MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
5,969 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted rail bar (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting previously welded seel area (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting by the suspension Arm (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose cracking
Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Shock absorber corroded
Offside Rear Tyre is cracking
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged valve leaking (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
oil leak on engine
Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
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)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Excess corrosion to rear floorpans but not structural.
Exhaust slightly blowing.
O/S/R tyre getting low and perished.
Play in o/s/f wheel bearing.
Surface corrosion to underside of vehicle.
Wipers smeary.
Centre Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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C153 JHE is a 1986 Volkswagen Camper Van in Blue with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
Across all 1986 Volkswagen Camper Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 62,678 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 Van fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 1,322 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C153 JHE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Volkswagen Camper Van typically stays on UK roads for around 61 years. At 40 years old, this Volkswagen Camper Van is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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C153 JHE is a 1986 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 7 January 1986.
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