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UFT 488Y

1983 Volkswagen Camper Van

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,088 mi
Last recorded88,088 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2022
Typical for 1983 Volkswagen Camper Van77,936 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUFT 488Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper Van
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2022 88,088 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced at spring (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight play in steering rack bushes (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip just within 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2022 88,088 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill at jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced at spring (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight play in steering rack bushes (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip just within 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 85,287 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 20 Sep 2021 85,261 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (upper) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 84,192 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 83,942 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2019 83,906 miles

Nearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wing at chassie. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor to sill. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wing. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 83,270 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 82,534 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 81,194 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 79,415 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 79,377 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 78,243 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 76,914 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 76,912 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 31 Aug 2012
Pass 25 Aug 2011 73,991 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2011 73,956 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

nearside rear wheel arch has a rough edge caused by corrosion but is not considered dangerous

Pass 2 Jul 2010 72,871 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 70,808 miles

all brake pipes covered in underseal

Fail 2 Jul 2009 70,770 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

all brake pipes covered in underseal

Pass 26 Jun 2008 69,402 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 67,234 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 67,234 miles

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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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UFT 488Y is a 1983 Volkswagen Camper Van in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1983 Volkswagen Camper Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 77,936 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 UFT 488Y, 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 43 years old, this Volkswagen Camper Van is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was UFT 488Y registered?

UFT 488Y is a 1983 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 14 April 1983.

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