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F707 SWS

1989 Volkswagen Camper Van

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

71,013 mi
Last recorded71,013 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2017
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Camper Van118,930 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF707 SWS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper Van
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2017 71,013 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 71,013 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 68,458 miles

Offside Outer centre section of sill corroded and holed

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Jul 2014 68,411 miles

engine oil leak

nearside door step corroded and holed

offside door step corroded

offside outer sill corroded and holed

Fail 2 Jul 2014 68,411 miles

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

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

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

corrosion to rear inner wheel arches

engine oil leak

nsf door step corroded and holed

os outer sill corrode3d and holed

osf door step corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2013 68,368 miles

os outer sill corroded and holed not in a prescribed aera

osr quarter panel corroded and holed not in a prescribed aera

Fail 3 May 2013 86,367 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

os outer sill corroded and holed not in a prescribed aera

osr quarter panel corroded and holed not in a prescribed aera

Pass 2 Jun 2011 66,575 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

inner and outer sills corroded boyh sides

n/s/r and o/s/r inner box sections of inner sills corroded

o/s/f tyre inner edge worn

rear end of chassis corroded both sides

Fail 27 May 2011 66,567 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

inner and outer sills corroded boyh sides

n/s/r and o/s/r inner box sections of inner sills corroded

o/s/f tyre inner edge worn

rear end of chassis corroded both sides

Pass 27 May 2010 65,937 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 65,936 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 58,808 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 27 Mar 2008 58,706 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 53,634 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 46,822 miles

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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F707 SWS is a 1989 Volkswagen Camper Van in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 F707 SWS, 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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F707 SWS is a 1989 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 9 June 1989.

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