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Q289TWN

1986 Volkswagen Camper

Blue Petrol 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

38,391 mi
Last recorded38,391 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2018
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Camper80,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ289TWN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2018 38,391 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 38,391 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen glass lense missing (1.8.B.1)

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) excessive play near steering box (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 38,224 miles

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play tie rod knuckle to steering rack (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 14 Mar 2017 38,224 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play tie rod knuckle to steering rack (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 33,575 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface corrosion (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface corrosion (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Mar 2016 33,575 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated side marked with chalk (2.5.A.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 26 Mar 2015 31,198 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 31,198 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 30,797 miles

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Fail 12 Mar 2014

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Apr 2013 30,550 miles

riveted chassis plate missing but stamped on offside outrigger

Pass 30 Mar 2012 3,107 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 29,446 miles

underbody corrosion

Pass 3 Mar 2010 29,287 miles

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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Q289TWN is a 1986 Volkswagen Camper in Blue with a 1,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1986 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 80,216 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 Q289TWN, 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 40 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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Q289TWN is a 1986 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 1 January 1986.

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