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GUA 954Y

1983 Volkswagen Camper

White Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

44,534 mi
Last recorded44,534 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 1983 Volkswagen Camper63,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGUA 954Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 44,534 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 43,881 miles

Nearside Front Step corroded but not concidered excessive.

Offside Front Step corroded but not concidered excessive.

Pass 28 Apr 2023 40,917 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 37,453 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 35,356 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2021 35,356 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 32,566 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 27,571 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 22,577 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 18,630 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 13,827 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 12,199 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 Jun 2015 12,199 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2014 10,179 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

excessive corrosion to nearside rear panel (underside)

excessive corrosion/hole to nearside front door step

nearside front wiper blade split

Fail 12 Jun 2014 10,179 miles

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

Fuel hose excessively damaged (7.2.2)

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

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Outer Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

excessive corrosion to nearside rear panel (underside)

excessive corrosion/hole to nearside front door step

nearside front wiper blade split

Pass 4 Jun 2013 83,329 miles

indicator stalk worn

rear registration plate damaged but not likely to be misread

Fail 16 Apr 2013 8,326 miles

Nearside Front Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake and fuel pipe secured with cable ties front to rear

excessive corrosion/hole nearside front inner sill area

excessive corrosion/hole nearside rear floor area

excessive corrosion/hole nearside sill b pillar area

excessive corrosion/hole offside inner wheel arch area

Pass 27 Aug 2010 5,113 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 99,521 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 97,140 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 71,404 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2007 94,602 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 May 2006 92,670 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 92,667 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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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GUA 954Y is a 1983 Volkswagen Camper in White with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GUA 954Y, 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 GUA 954Y registered?

GUA 954Y is a 1983 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 18 March 1983.

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