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EWK 36Y

1983 Volkswagen Camper

Blue Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

23,833 mi
Last recorded23,833 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 1983 Volkswagen Camper63,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEWK 36Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 23,833 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 21,167 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2022 20,107 miles

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

vehicle under side covered in under seal

Pass 26 Jul 2021 19,299 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 18,636 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play both rears (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2020 18,636 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play both rears (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 18,180 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Jul 2019 18,178 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 17,251 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 17,249 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail Rubbing wheel on lock (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jul 2017 16,413 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 15,302 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 12,928 miles

slight perishing of steering rack boot

Fail 10 Jul 2014 12,261 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 10,282 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2013 10,275 miles

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 9,401 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 9,401 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 8,769 miles

Coolant leak

advise o,s,r tyre badly perished

Fail 11 Jul 2011 8,769 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Coolant leak

advise o,s,r tyre badly perished

Pass 8 Apr 2009 6,258 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 5,006 miles

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

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

nearside "side" door rusting on lower edge

nearside front tyre perrishing on side wall

Pass 25 Apr 2007 4,010 miles

both sills rusting

rear vallance holed inside

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 2,075 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 2,067 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

rear vallance rusting on offside

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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EWK 36Y is a 1983 Volkswagen Camper in Blue with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 EWK 36Y, 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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EWK 36Y is a 1983 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 14 April 1983.

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