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C6 VWB

1986 Volkswagen Camper

Red Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2025
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

98,681 mi
Last recorded98,681 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2024
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Camper80,216 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC6 VWB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2024 98,681 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2023 97,832 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Oct 2022 95,169 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 93,440 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2021 93,440 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 91,615 miles

Steering system lightly rubbing n/s and o/s (2.1.4 (a))

Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 10 Nov 2020 91,613 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wing (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wing (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Steering system lightly rubbing n/s and o/s (2.1.4 (a))

Pass 14 May 2019 88,771 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Speedometer not sufficiently illuminated (7.8 (c) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 14 May 2019 88,771 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Speedometer not sufficiently illuminated (7.8 (c) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 88,384 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded x3 (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 4 Oct 2017 88,384 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Corrosion on body and suspension components

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Slight play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 5 Sep 2016 85,815 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 84,767 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion wheel-arch (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 82,355 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 81,563 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 81,563 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 78,536 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2012 78,536 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 75,758 miles

cut in o/s/f tyre sidewall

front disc pitted and heavily worn

Fail 22 Aug 2011 75,758 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

cut in o/s/f tyre sidewall

front disc pitted and heavily worn

Pass 25 Aug 2010 73,117 miles

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

Offside body corroded

Fail 19 Aug 2010 73,117 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside body corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2009 72,364 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 72,364 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 20 Aug 2008 70,671 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 70,671 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 69,923 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 69,923 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 82,173 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2006 81,188 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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C6 VWB is a 1986 Volkswagen Camper in Red with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 C6 VWB, 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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C6 VWB is a 1986 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 13 May 1986.

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