MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
91,693 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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
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)
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
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
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
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
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
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
MAIN BEAM WARNING LIGHT INOP
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
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)
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
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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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