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C290 GBM

1986 Volkswagen Camper Van

White Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

76,740 mi
Last recorded76,740 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2021
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Camper Van62,678 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC290 GBM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper Van
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2021 76,740 miles

Offside sill corroded

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2021 76,738 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside sill corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2020 74,299 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 72,812 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside outer sill corroding

both rear brake back plates corroding

steering rack slight play

Pass 24 Jul 2018 72,486 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear inner wheel tub corroding

Offside outer sill corroding

Wheel bearing has slight play both rears (5.1.3 (a) (i))

both rear brake back plates corroded

steering rack slight play

Pass 5 Aug 2017 70,722 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit TO LIMIT (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake slight bind

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front inner wheel arch corroding

Offside outer sill corroding

steering rack slight play

Fail 18 Jul 2017 70,680 miles

Nearside Rear engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail bolt missing (6.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part fouling wheel on lock to lock (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit TO LIMIT (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front inner wheel arch corroding

Offside outer sill corroding

steering rack slight free play

Pass 15 Jul 2016 68,888 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 670,080 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 64,162 miles

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)

Fail 8 Jul 2014 64,161 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 62,699 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 62,699 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 62,258 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 61,895 miles

front discs wearing thin

slight play in steering rack

Fail 18 Jun 2011 61,895 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

front discs wearing thin

slight play in steering rack

Pass 9 Sep 2010 58,268 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 48,129 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

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

Fail 21 Jul 2009 48,129 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 41,483 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 36,137 miles

n/s/r wheel arch

Fail 6 Jul 2007 36,137 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s/r wheel arch

Pass 6 Jul 2006 30,902 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Camper Van?

Based on 20,778 MOT tests across 1,413 vehicles.

68.6%
Pass Rate
1,173
Miles/Year
61
Year Lifespan
1,413
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,322
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 857
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 815
Stop lamp not working 626
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 558
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C290 GBM is a 1986 Volkswagen Camper Van in White with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 C290 GBM, 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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C290 GBM is a 1986 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 24 January 1986.

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