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C583 FTT

1986 Volkswagen Camper

Blue Diesel 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

49,945 mi
Last recorded49,945 miles
Recorded on18 May 2023
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Camper80,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC583 FTT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2023 49,945 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 48,761 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2019 47,764 miles

various corrosion spots bodywork

Pass 18 Aug 2017 47,684 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion Outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion Inner step (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion Outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Inner step (6.1.B.2)

Fail 16 Aug 2017 47,684 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion Outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion Inner step (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion Outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Inner step (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 47,611 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 47,611 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 21 May 2015 46,388 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

drivers seat belt buckle casing broken but still latches

Pass 15 May 2014 44,609 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/f inner wheel arch slight corrosion

o/s + n/s sills slight corrosion

o/s/f step slight corrosion

o/s/r + n/s/r body panels slight corrosion

o/s/r inner wheel arch slight corrosion

Pass 6 Dec 2012 41,724 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 4 Nov 2011 41,512 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

dipped beam slightley dim

rust around fuel filler neck

rust to offside step

sight noise from nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 30 Jul 2010 40,632 miles

corrosion to front and rear wheel arches

corrosion to offside step and around fuel filler neck - suggest attention

dipped beam slight dim

noise from nearside front wheel bearing

offside front tyre worn near limit, on edge and tread perished

offside rear tyre near limit, worn edge and perished

play in offside rear wheel bearing

Fail 30 Jul 2010 40,632 miles

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

corrosion to front and rear wheel arches

corrosion to offside step and around fuel filler neck - suggest attention

dipped beam slight dim

noise from nearside front wheel bearing

offside front tyre worn near limit, on edge and tread perished

offside rear tyre near limit, worn edge and perished

play in offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 4 Aug 2009 40,259 miles

both front tyres slight wearing to edges

corrosion to chassis, body, steps, wheelarches and floors

due to wheel and wheel trim design, unable to see/check front brake pads

engine slight smoky under acceleration

front wheel arches/floors badly corroded around seatbelt mounts

handbrake travel high

nearside front wheel bearing slight noisy - suggest replace

nearside healamp cracked - pattern not affected

offside front wheelarch/doorshut corroded - small hole

play in steering column

Pass 13 Aug 2008 39,164 miles

blue smoke from engine under acceleration - suggest attention

corrosion to body and steps

offside front and offside rear tyres wearing edges

offside front seatbelt catch damaged - operation not affected

oil leak

play in steering rack mount bushes

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

slight play in steering column

Fail 8 Aug 2008 39,152 miles

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)

blue smoke from engine under acceleration - suggest attention

corrosion to body and steps

offside front and offside rear tyres wearing edges

offside front seatbelt catch damaged - operation not affected

oil leak

play in steering rack mount bushes

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

slight play in steering column

Fail 5 Jun 2007 37,901 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2007 37,901 miles

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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C583 FTT is a 1986 Volkswagen Camper in Blue with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 C583 FTT, 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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What year was C583 FTT registered?

C583 FTT is a 1986 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 19 February 1986.

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