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PEP 21S

1989 Volkswagen Camper Van

Yellow Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

17,722 mi
Last recorded17,722 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2011
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Camper Van118,930 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPEP 21S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper Van
Year1989
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 27 Apr 2011 17,722 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

all doors & outer wheel arches covered in gaffa tape

complete underside corroded

n/s/rear inner sill holed & corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2009 16,457 miles

o/s/ & n/s/front to rear outer wheel arches covered in gaffa tape

Fail 31 Jul 2009 16,457 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

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

o/s/ & n/s/front to rear outer wheel arches covered in gaffa tape

Pass 17 Jul 2008 13,968 miles

o/s/ & n/s/front outer wheel arches covered in gaffa tape

o/s/rear back plate corroding

o/s/rear panel in engine bay holed & corroded

rear vallance holed & corroded

Fail 3 Jul 2008 13,951 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

o/s/ & n/s/front outer wheel arches covered in gaffa tape

o/s/rear back plate corroding

o/s/rear panel in engine bay holed & corroded

rear vallance holed & corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2007 11,230 miles

o/s/ & n/s/front door steps welding repairs carried out & o/s/ & n/s/front outriggres & undersealed

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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PEP 21S is a 1989 Volkswagen Camper Van in Yellow with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 PEP 21S, 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 PEP 21S registered?

PEP 21S is a 1989 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 7 September 1989.

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