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R949 VHY

1986 Volkswagen Camper

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

30,217 mi
Last recorded30,217 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2020
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Camper80,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR949 VHY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2020 30,217 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering relay has slight play (2.3 (a) (i))

brake pedal has limited reserve travel

Pass 12 Dec 2018 28,116 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front steering relay has slight play

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both lower sills are starting to corrode

Pass 5 Jan 2018 27,473 miles

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 21 Dec 2017 27,467 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) DANGEROUS

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 26,319 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all four (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Fail 22 Dec 2016 26,314 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle hand brake (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all four (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2016 24,038 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 22,281 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

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

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Fail 4 Feb 2015 22,258 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5) DANGEROUS

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a) DANGEROUS

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) DANGEROUS

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

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

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

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 20,877 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 23 Jan 2014 20,854 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 18,441 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all under vehicle structure has slight corrosion

Pass 10 Feb 2012 16,096 miles

offside front outer wheel arch is excess corroded just outside seat belt mounting area

Fail 7 Feb 2012 16,096 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

offside front outer wheel arch is excess corroded just outside seat belt mounting area

Pass 22 Sep 2010 14,059 miles

foot brake travel may soon require attention

Pass 25 Sep 2009 9,220 miles

light rust on rear lower sills by outriggers

slight play in nearside front lower suspension joint

slight play in steering

Fail 23 Sep 2009 9,217 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

light rust on rear lower sills by outriggers

slight play in nearside front lower suspension joint

Pass 19 Sep 2008 149,703 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 3,439 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 95,947 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 95,947 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 73,918 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting worn but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

horn -poor

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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R949 VHY is a 1986 Volkswagen Camper in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R949 VHY, 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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R949 VHY is a 1986 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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