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F986 TOR

1989 Volkswagen Camper Van

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2019
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

186,410 mi
Last recorded186,410 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2018
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Camper Van118,930 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF986 TOR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper Van
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2018 186,410 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2018 186,410 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 6 Oct 2016 186,309 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped across front subframe (3.6.B.1)

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush upper wishbone inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement not located and nut missing (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Steering pivot point has slight play top steering colum bearing (2.2.B.1g)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 183,751 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

corrosion to body no sharp edges at time of test

oil temp not checked under floor engine

Fail 6 Oct 2011 183,737 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

corrosion to body no sharp edges at time of test

oil temp not checked under floor engine

Pass 18 Sep 2010 182,476 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 182,476 miles

Centre Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 180,564 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 180,118 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 172,131 miles

dual seat fitted after mot

engine a bit smokey when cold as it is running on a form of bio feul

Fail 19 Apr 2007 172,131 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 May 2006 170,864 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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F986 TOR is a 1989 Volkswagen Camper Van in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F986 TOR, 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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F986 TOR is a 1989 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 5 May 1989.

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