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D938 SBG

1986 Volkswagen Camper Van

Blue Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

35,745 mi
Last recorded35,745 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2018
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Camper Van62,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD938 SBG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper Van
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2018 35,745 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section of exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced a piller offside centre of outer sill and lower panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both front tie rod bushes deteriating

gear linkage pin worn centre of vehicle

slight play in steering rack mounts

Pass 11 Jul 2017 35,340 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 11 Jul 2017 35,340 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 34,966 miles

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

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

Rear tyres worn on inside

Fail 31 Aug 2016 34,955 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Rear tyres worn on inside

Pass 24 Jun 2015 33,037 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 31,840 miles

Fuel filler neck upper connector sleeve perishing.

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

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

Offside rear tyre tread depth wearing low.

Fail 5 Jun 2014 31,840 miles

Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fuel filler neck upper connector sleeve perishing.

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

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

Offside rear tyre tread depth wearing low.

Pass 5 Jul 2013 31,142 miles

Both rear tyre tread depths wearing low,2.0-2.5mm.

Fuel filler neck upper connector sleeve perishing.

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 2 Jul 2013 31,142 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both rear tyre tread depths wearing low,2.0-2.5mm.

Fuel filler neck upper connector sleeve perishing.

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 30,055 miles

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

o/s outer sill holed

Fail 22 Jun 2012 30,055 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

o/s outer sill holed

Pass 7 May 2011 29,101 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 5 May 2011 29,085 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 May 2010 25,198 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 18,818 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 12,326 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 705 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 92,107 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 92,107 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

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

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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D938 SBG is a 1986 Volkswagen Camper Van in Blue with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 1986 Volkswagen Camper Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 62,678 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 D938 SBG, 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 40 years old, this Volkswagen Camper Van is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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D938 SBG is a 1986 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 5 November 1986.

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