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HCM 36N

1989 Volkswagen Camper Van

Orange Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

99,668 mi
Last recorded99,668 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2015
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Camper Van118,930 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHCM 36N
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper Van
Year1989
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2015 99,668 miles

n/s/r inner sill corroded but not in prescribed area

nsf lower crossmember corroded but not in prescribed area

Fail 24 Mar 2015 99,668 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

n/s/r inner sill corroded but not in prescribed area

nsf lower crossmember corroded but not in prescribed area

Pass 5 Aug 2013 99,325 miles

brake pedal slightly spondgy

n/s/f lower cross member corroded but not in prescribed area

n/s/r inner sill but not in prescribed area

Pass 18 Jul 2012 97,824 miles

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

slight noise from o/s/f wheel bearing

surface corrosion to n/s/r inner sill

Fail 14 Jul 2012 97,824 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

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

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

slight noise from o/s/f wheel bearing

surface corrosion to n/s/r inner sill

Pass 6 Jun 2011 96,538 miles

surface corrosion to o/s/r of outer sill

Fail 4 Jun 2011 96,538 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

surface corrosion to o/s/r of outer sill

Pass 22 May 2010 95,421 miles

n/s inner sill corroded not in a prescribed area

surface corrosion to o/s outer sill

surface corrosoion to o/s/f inner wing

Fail 22 May 2010 95,421 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s inner sill corroded not in a prescribed area

surface corrosion to o/s outer sill

surface corrosoion to o/s/f inner wing

Pass 19 May 2009 94,063 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2008 90,126 miles

EXTENSIVE CORROSION TO UNDERBODY AND OUTRIGGERS BUT NOT EXCESSIVE

Nail in front tyre

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 21 May 2008 90,124 miles

Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

EXTENSIVE CORROSION TO UNDERBODY AND OUTRIGGERS BUT NOT EXCESSIVE

Nail in front tyre

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 9 May 2007 87,729 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 9 May 2007 87,729 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 8 Mar 2006 84,047 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 84,047 miles

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

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 8 Jun 2005 53,989 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Camper Van?

Based on 20,778 MOT tests across 1,413 vehicles.

68.6%
Pass Rate
1,173
Miles/Year
61
Year Lifespan
1,413
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,322
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 857
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 815
Stop lamp not working 626
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 558
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HCM 36N is a 1989 Volkswagen Camper Van in Orange with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 1989 Volkswagen Camper Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 118,930 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 Van fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 1,322 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HCM 36N, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Camper Van typically stays on UK roads for around 61 years. At 37 years old, this Volkswagen Camper Van is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HCM 36N registered?

HCM 36N is a 1989 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 1 April 1989.

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