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GKS 887Y

1983 Volkswagen Camper

Green Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

91,693 mi
Last recorded91,693 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2019
Typical for 1983 Volkswagen Camper63,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGKS 887Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2019 91,693 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2019 91,650 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened inner sill (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened inner sill (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2018 91,621 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings at engine cradle (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings at engine cradle (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight play steering rack mounting bushes

Pass 27 Jan 2017 86,184 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 88,169 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 81,020 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front jacking points and both rear inner wings rusted and holed not in prosceibe aear

near side rear bumper end cap missing

Fail 29 Jan 2016 81,011 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front jacking points and both rear inner wings rusted and holed not in prosceibe aear

near side rear bumper end cap missing

Pass 14 Nov 2014 73,839 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advise bumper end caps missing

advise engine compartment rusted

advise off side rear brake backing plate been welded phone vosa take to shawn martin and qc desided to advise

Fail 12 Nov 2014 73,830 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advise bumper end caps missing

advise engine compartment rusted

Pass 12 Apr 2014 70,326 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2014 70,326 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 67,768 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 67,768 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

front discs pitted

Pass 21 Mar 2012 67,387 miles

MAIN BEAM WARNING LIGHT INOP

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 19 Mar 2012 67,387 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

MAIN BEAM WARNING LIGHT INOP

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 65,658 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2005 51,351 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2005 51,351 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

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

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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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GKS 887Y is a 1983 Volkswagen Camper in Green with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 GKS 887Y, 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.

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GKS 887Y is a 1983 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 20 April 1983.

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