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ELR 795Y

1983 Volkswagen Camper

Yellow Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

13,855 mi
Last recorded13,855 miles
Recorded on3 May 2023
Typical for 1983 Volkswagen Camper63,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationELR 795Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1983
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 May 2023 13,855 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2023 13,836 miles

Central Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2023 13,818 miles

Central Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2022 11,841 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2022 11,825 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Apr 2021 10,492 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 6,837 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 95,028 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 95,028 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 86,974 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 83,824 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 83,824 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 79,407 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 79,397 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 75,234 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

service foot break slightly spongey , new brake s fitted .

slight vbinding nearside rear brake

welding repairs carried out

Pass 3 Nov 2010 74,298 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 71,917 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 67,913 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 63,084 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

near side front inner sill corroded and holed outside prescribed area

offside front inner sill corroded and holed outside prescribed area

Fail 15 Oct 2007 63,084 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

near side front inner sill corroded and holed outside prescribed area

offside front inner sill corroded and holed outside prescribed area

Pass 27 Sep 2006 56,961 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 56,961 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Sep 2005 50,448 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2005 50,448 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

nearside inner & outer sills corroded & holed but not in prescribed areas

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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ELR 795Y is a 1983 Volkswagen Camper in Yellow with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 ELR 795Y, 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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ELR 795Y is a 1983 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 1 June 1983.

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