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GKR 886N

1975 Volkswagen Camper

Purple Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

64,189 mi
Last recorded64,189 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2018
Typical for 1975 Volkswagen Camper53,850 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGKR 886N
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1975
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2018 64,189 miles

Corrosion to Offside front inner wheel arch

Corrosion to offside inner sill in 2 places (not structual)

Nearside Front wheel bearing slight play

Offside Rear shock absorber misting of oil visible

Fail 19 Jun 2018 64,187 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Corrosion to Offside front inner wheel arch

Corrosion to offside inner sill in 2 places (not structual)

Nearside Front tyre badly perished & worn on outer tread pattern close to exposing cord

Nearside Front wheel bearing slight play

Offside Rear shock absorber misting of oil visible

Pass 29 Jun 2017 63,963 miles

Offside Front Inner slight corrosion in inner front arch

Pass 10 Jun 2016 62,752 miles

Offside Front tyre hasdeep persish cracks in tread

fluid dripping from electrical wiring shroud on steering column

Fail 9 Jun 2016 62,752 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Rear Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Offside Front tyre hasdeep persish cracks in tread

fluid dripping from electrical wiring shroud on steering column

Pass 12 Jun 2015 61,749 miles

underbody corrosion

Fail 29 May 2015 61,748 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

underbody corrosion

Pass 28 Apr 2014 61,363 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 16 Apr 2014 61,363 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 59,598 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

n/s rear inner and outer c/v gaiters perishing

n/s rear shock absorber dust cap insecure

n/s/r chassis by bump stop corrosion

n/s/r tyre tread perishing

o/s outer centre sill corroded but not by struction point

o/s rear outer c/v gaiter perishing

o/s/r rear chassis by bump stop corrosion

Fail 15 Apr 2013 59,598 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

n/s rear inner and outer c/v gaiters perishing

n/s rear shock absorber dust cap insecure

n/s/r chassis by bump stop corrosion

n/s/r tyre tread perishing

o/s outer centre sill corroded but not by struction point

o/s rear outer c/v gaiter perishing

o/s/r rear chassis by bump stop corrosion

Pass 19 Apr 2012 58,898 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 55,940 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

offside rear out riger slightly corroded

underside of vehicle has corrosion

Fail 19 Apr 2011 55,930 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

offside rear out riger slightly corroded

underside of vehicle has corrosion

Pass 18 May 2007 55,618 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 53,309 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2006 53,163 miles

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

Offside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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GKR 886N is a 1975 Volkswagen Camper in Purple with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 1975 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 53,850 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 GKR 886N, 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 51 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GKR 886N registered?

GKR 886N is a 1975 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 11 January 1975.

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