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C304 LYS

1986 Volkswagen Camper

Blue Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

69,879 mi
Last recorded69,879 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Camper80,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC304 LYS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 69,879 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2023 69,522 miles

under body covered with under seal surface corrosion some components

Fail 13 Jul 2023 69,522 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

under body covered with under seal surface corrosion some components

Pass 21 Sep 2021 69,357 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2021 69,357 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 69,138 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 69,138 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 May 2018 68,777 miles

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

Rear Inner both sills/mounts have slight corrosion

Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

slight oil leaks

Fail 17 Apr 2018 68,778 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Lower Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Rear Inner both sills/mounts have slight corrosion

Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

excessive oil leaks

Pass 13 Mar 2017 68,309 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 4 Mar 2017 68,305 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

handbreak stoped working during test

Pass 25 Jun 2015 60,533 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 56,647 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 19 Jun 2014 56,647 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2013 54,571 miles

both front wipers hard and poor clearance

front screen chipped in more than one place

o/s/f inner arch brake pipe corroded

slight play in both front anti roll bar d bushes

Pass 3 Apr 2012 48,389 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 45,889 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 41,301 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 38,672 miles

Offside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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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C304 LYS is a 1986 Volkswagen Camper in Blue with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 1986 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 80,216 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 C304 LYS, 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 40 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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C304 LYS is a 1986 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 1 July 1986.

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