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RUF 987M

1999 Volkswagen Camper

White Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

37,008 mi
Last recorded37,008 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2018
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Camper70,489 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRUF 987M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2018 37,008 miles

Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 36,775 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has a cut on side wall not deep enough to reach the cords

Oil leak engine masive ()

Fail 21 Apr 2017 36,746 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt and nearside front lower (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear tyre has a cut on side wall not deep enough to reach the cords

Oil leak engine masive ()

Pass 12 Apr 2016 36,116 miles

Engine oil leak noted

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

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

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

Nearside rear tyre has cut in sidewall cords not exposed

Fail 12 Apr 2016 36,116 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine oil leak noted

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

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

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

Nearside rear tyre has cut in sidewall cords not exposed

Pass 2 Apr 2015 35,302 miles

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

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

Nearside rear tyre has cut in sidewall but no cords exposed

Pass 15 Apr 2014 33,647 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 33,563 miles

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

Oil leak

steering box and idler weeping,brake pedal is low but still has good efficiency,offside rear wheel arch corroded.

Pass 2 Aug 2010 32,466 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Aug 2009 31,549 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 30,203 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 28,056 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 26,790 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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RUF 987M is a 1999 Volkswagen Camper in White with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1999 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 70,489 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 RUF 987M, 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 27 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was RUF 987M registered?

RUF 987M is a 1999 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 10 June 1999.

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