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FBV 760Y

1983 Volkswagen Camper

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

87,006 mi
Last recorded87,006 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2020
Typical for 1983 Volkswagen Camper63,358 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFBV 760Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2020 87,006 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2020 87,005 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 84,924 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Apr 2019 84,922 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 82,783 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 82,782 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 79,265 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 77,304 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 77,304 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 76,203 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 74,042 miles

oil leak

tail pipe corroded

Pass 23 May 2013 73,306 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 73,286 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 11 Jun 2012 72,108 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Jun 2012 72,108 miles

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 13 May 2011 69,263 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 69,239 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Steering component cracked and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

distortion near side front brake disc

engine oil leak

genral corrosion

Pass 23 Jul 2010 67,075 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 60,966 miles

o/s/r brake binding slightly

slight play/wear to front suspension/steering

Pass 11 Oct 2006 50,833 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 50,420 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 1 Nov 2005 47,894 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2005 47,894 miles

Centre Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

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

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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FBV 760Y is a 1983 Volkswagen Camper in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 FBV 760Y, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FBV 760Y registered?

FBV 760Y is a 1983 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 17 June 1983.

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