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R567 DWS

1998 Volkswagen Camper

White Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2021
Tests27 (14 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate51.9%

Mileage

73,550 mi
Last recorded73,550 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2019
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Camper79,813 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR567 DWS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 13 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2019 73,550 miles

advise general corrosion

Pass 20 Jun 2018 73,548 miles

Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached rear bumper corroded (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2018 73,547 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Steering box insecure bolt loose (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached rear bumper corroded (6.1.4 (a) (i))

front step areas corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2017 73,068 miles

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

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

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

general corrosion

rear bumper corroded

Fail 7 Jun 2017 73,068 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

general corrosion

rear bumper corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2016 72,596 miles

advise general corrosion in many places

advise inspect brakes

Fail 28 Jun 2016 72,596 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

advise general corrosion in many places

advise inspect brakes

Pass 29 May 2015 72,486 miles

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

general corrosion

Fail 28 May 2015 72,480 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

general corrosion

Pass 6 Jun 2014 72,380 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 72,380 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 72,066 miles

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

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

movement in steering idla arm

nearside rear tyre is BADLY worn on the outer edge

Fail 20 Apr 2013 72,066 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

movement in steering idla arm

nearside rear tyre is BADLY worn on the outer edge

Pass 24 May 2012 71,027 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2012 71,027 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 68,361 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 68,237 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Feb 2010 63,905 miles

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

repair to nearside exhaust box

Pass 18 Feb 2009 63,861 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Feb 2009 63,818 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 99,794 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

near side rear tyre on limit

nearside front tyre uneven wear

Fail 31 Jan 2008 99,794 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

near side rear tyre on limit

nearside front tyre uneven wear

Fail 30 Jul 2007 58,998 miles

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 8 Aug 2006 50,857 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm which is adjustable, locking device missing (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2006 50,857 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 50,722 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

steering box is covered in oil,believed to be from ebespacher heater

Pass 3 Aug 2005 46,759 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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R567 DWS is a 1998 Volkswagen Camper in White with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.9%.

Across all 1998 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 79,813 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 R567 DWS, 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 28 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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R567 DWS is a 1998 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 25 February 1998.

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