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F340 PNC

1989 Volkswagen Camper Van

White Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

282,265 mi
Last recorded282,265 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2014
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Camper Van118,930 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF340 PNC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper Van
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2014 282,265 miles

Oil leak

chassis corroded various places

Pass 8 Jan 2014 279,039 miles

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

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

n/s rear wheel bearing is slightly worn

Fail 2 Jan 2014 278,904 miles

Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

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

n/s rear wheel bearing is slightly worn

Fail 31 Dec 2012 273,107 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

chassis corroded various places

Pass 31 Dec 2012 273,107 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

chassis corroded various places

Pass 6 Jan 2012 267,259 miles

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

both foot steps corroded

front brake discs corroded

tow bar shocket insecure

Fail 30 Dec 2011 267,258 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

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

both foot steps corroded

front brake discs corroded

tow bar shocket insecure

Pass 10 Jan 2011 259,472 miles

Oil leak

Fail 31 Dec 2010 259,472 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

front brake discs are worn and corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2010 258,129 miles

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

Oil leak

both front wheels are stiff when rotated by hand

Fail 4 Jan 2010 258,129 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

both front wheels are stiff when rotated by hand

park brake travel is high

Pass 13 Nov 2008 229,917 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both headlights have beam benders fitted

nearside front inner step corroded

offside front inner step corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2007 222,338 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 222,338 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 213,978 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

n/side & o/side front tyres worn low on inner edge

Fail 16 Oct 2006 213,978 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

n/side & o/side front tyres worn low on inner edge

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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F340 PNC is a 1989 Volkswagen Camper Van in White with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 1989 Volkswagen Camper Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 118,930 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 F340 PNC, 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 37 years old, this Volkswagen Camper Van is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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F340 PNC is a 1989 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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