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DLB 282Y

1983 Volkswagen Camper

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2018
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

284 mi
Last recorded284 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2017
Typical for 1983 Volkswagen Camper63,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDLB 282Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2017 284 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 176 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 5 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 98,563 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

offside front indicater fading to white

Pass 1 May 2012 97,501 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear indicators and offside front indicator faded almost to white

Pass 18 May 2011 95,952 miles

please be aware- aftermarket front suspension fitted along with steering adaption components-although all seems fine on inspection no indication to vehicle handling during highway use

rear axle lowered and aftermarket shock absorbers fitted

steering seems slightly notchy and stiff-but performing o,k,

Fail 18 May 2011 95,952 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Steering wheel locking device missing (2.1.6) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Steering wheel retaining device missing (2.1.6) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

larger tyres than front fitted to rear axle

locking devises on track rod ends to hubs only just contacting on nylock nut retainers

please be aware- aftermarket front suspension fitted along with steering adaption components-although all seems fine on inspection no indication to vehicle handling during highway use

rear axle lowered and aftermarket shock absorbers fitted

steering seems slightly notchy and stiff-but performing o,k,

Pass 23 Sep 2008 95,942 miles

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

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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DLB 282Y is a 1983 Volkswagen Camper in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1983 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 63,358 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 DLB 282Y, 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 43 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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DLB 282Y is a 1983 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 21 February 1983.

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