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C83 SLL

1985 Volkswagen Camper Van

Blue Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

87,675 mi
Last recorded87,675 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2018
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Camper Van47,741 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC83 SLL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper Van
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2018 87,675 miles

Exhaust corroded and slightly deteriorated

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 84,907 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (3.5.1i)

exhaust corroded and deteriorated

Pass 28 Oct 2016 79,708 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2015 71,991 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 67,088 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nearside rear tyre has cracks

offside front tyre has cracks

Fail 27 Oct 2014 67,083 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

high beam tell tale not working

nearside rear tyre has cracks

offside front tyre has cracks

Pass 15 Oct 2013 66,471 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 14 Oct 2013 66,468 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 22 Aug 2012 65,786 miles

main beam light indicator showing on dip

Fail 21 Aug 2012 65,785 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

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

main beam light indicator showing on dip

Pass 12 Aug 2011 65,443 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 65,440 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2011 65,436 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2010 64,606 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

exhaust system repaired

Fail 12 Jul 2010 64,600 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 63,210 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 4 Jun 2009 63,206 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 61,816 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2008 61,816 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake drum in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2007 57,859 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 57,859 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/f step corroded

n/s/r wheel bearing play

o/s/f step corroded

o/s/r wheel bearing play

slight corrosion to rear sub frame

Pass 19 Apr 2006 54,219 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 54,203 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

coolant leaking

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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C83 SLL is a 1985 Volkswagen Camper Van in Blue with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

Across all 1985 Volkswagen Camper Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 47,741 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 Van fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 1,322 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C83 SLL, 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 41 years old, this Volkswagen Camper Van is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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C83 SLL is a 1985 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 12 August 1985.

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