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C590 CBK

1986 Volkswagen Camper

Blue Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

214,395 mi
Last recorded214,395 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2023
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Camper80,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC590 CBK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2023 214,395 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Dec 2023 214,395 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 214,285 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER SILLS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced TO UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE BODY (6.1.1 (c) (i))

WIPER MOTOR VERY SLOW WHEN OPERATED

Pass 9 Jul 2020 212,736 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 210,811 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner and outer arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2019 210,790 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Whole inner arch panel corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Fuel filler neck area, corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner and outer arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 205,925 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2017 205,923 miles

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 195,737 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2016 195,735 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2015 184,625 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 171,239 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 158,334 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2014 158,332 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2013 148,726 miles

0ffside front ttre wearing low/ uneven

21% front brake imbalance, near limit

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside rear suspension spring, lower seat/ locater corroded & weak

Pass 19 Jan 2012 147,027 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2012 147,027 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Feb 2011 145,229 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2010 143,420 miles

Nearside front brake slightly tight when turned by hand.

Nearside rear outer CV boot split.

Fail 28 Mar 2009 129,008 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2009 129,008 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 123,400 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 120,117 miles

same advisories as VT32 issued with VT30 on 04/04/2007

Fail 4 Apr 2007 120,117 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 116,262 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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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C590 CBK is a 1986 Volkswagen Camper in Blue with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 C590 CBK, 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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C590 CBK is a 1986 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 7 June 1986.

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