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Q955JKN

1985 Volkswagen Camper Van

Purple Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

40,417 mi
Last recorded40,417 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2022
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Camper Van47,741 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ955JKN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper Van
Year1985
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2022 40,417 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier both batterys (4.13 (a) (i))

Front both front shocks corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

both front washers poor

exhaust corroded

underside corroded in places

Pass 16 Aug 2021 39,342 miles

Front both front shocks corroded

Front both front washers poor

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

exhaust corroded

underside corroded in places

Pass 18 Aug 2020 38,061 miles

Front both shocks corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

exhaust corroded

underside corroded in places

Pass 30 May 2019 37,504 miles

Front both front shocks corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 29 May 2019 37,504 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front both front shocks corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2017 36,430 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

both front tyres perishing

exhaust corroded

Pass 24 May 2016 34,743 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner cv boot split

both front tyres cracking

exhaust corroding

nail o/s/f tyre

oil leaks

Fail 21 May 2015 33,828 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre cracking

Pass 21 May 2015 33,828 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre cracking

Pass 20 May 2014 32,336 miles

No lights fitted at time of test

both front tyre`s perished and starting to split on sidewall`s

exhaust rusty

Pass 24 May 2013 31,912 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front tyre`s perished and starting to crack

Fail 23 May 2013 31,912 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front tyre`s perished and starting to crack

Pass 7 Jun 2012 31,450 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

Fail 29 May 2012 31,449 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jun 2011 30,076 miles

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

both front tyres perishing

o/s/r chassis corroded

oil leaks from engine and gearbox

Fail 10 Jun 2011 30,076 miles

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

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

both front tyres perishing

o/s/r chassis corroded

oil leaks from engine and gearbox

Pass 13 May 2010 28,607 miles

both front tyres cracking

front brakes binding slightly

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 May 2009 28,052 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 28,052 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

both front tyres starting to perish and crack

slight play n/s/f hub area

Pass 1 May 2008 27,498 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 27,498 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

both front tyres perishing

slight play steering idler

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 28 Sep 2006 26,887 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 26,887 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

all 4 tyres perishing

front suspension arms corroding

horn intermitent

rear axle corroding

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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Q955JKN is a 1985 Volkswagen Camper Van in Purple with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 1985 Volkswagen Camper Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 47,741 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 Q955JKN, 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 41 years old, this Volkswagen Camper Van is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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Q955JKN is a 1985 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 10 September 1985.

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