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Q781JKO

1987 Volkswagen Camper Van

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

55,300 mi
Last recorded55,300 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2019
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Camper Van117,116 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ781JKO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper Van
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2019 55,300 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underside corrosion present

Fail 6 Dec 2019 55,300 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underside corrosion present

Pass 12 Dec 2018 55,300 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2017 55,300 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 55,300 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 55,300 miles

Oil leak

Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 55,300 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jul 2013 55,300 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 47,567 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 42,609 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 42,525 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front number plate deteriorating

nearside front brake slightly binding

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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Q781JKO is a 1987 Volkswagen Camper Van in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1987 Volkswagen Camper Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 117,116 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 Q781JKO, 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 39 years old, this Volkswagen Camper Van is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Q781JKO registered?

Q781JKO is a 1987 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 28 May 1987.

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