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UGH 871R

1989 Volkswagen Camper Van

Green Petrol 1570cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2022
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

44,973 mi
Last recorded44,973 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2021
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Camper Van118,930 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUGH 871R
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper Van
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,570cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2021 44,973 miles

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed throughout

Fail 22 Jul 2021 44,972 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear back box corroded and holed (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened crossmember tube corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

nearside floor to inner sill holed ,but not within prescribed areas

underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 4 Aug 2020 44,281 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

offside front outrigger holed ,but not within prescribed areas

Pass 7 Aug 2019 42,503 miles

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

underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Fail 5 Aug 2019 42,503 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 11 Aug 2018 40,003 miles

underside of vehicle showing some signs of corrosion

Fail 26 Jul 2018 40,003 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front crossmember holed at nearside and offside upper and lower pivots on beam (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is so deformed it is likely to adversely affect braking or steering inner sill next to drivers door step (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jul 2017 38,521 miles

service brake has little reserve travel

slight oil leak

underside showing some signs of corrosion

Pass 16 Aug 2016 36,723 miles

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

Oil leak

Underside of the vehicle showing some signs of corrosion

Fail 2 Aug 2016 36,723 miles

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

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

Fuel system component leaking Under bonnet (7.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

Underside of the vehicle showing some signs of corrosion

Pass 12 Aug 2015 35,804 miles

underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 26 Aug 2014 35,057 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 35,055 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 May 2013 88,341 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 31 May 2013 88,339 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 34,986 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 34,985 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Axle beam inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

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

Offside Steering component excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 May 2010 32,554 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 32,554 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Torsion bar attachment bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.E.4c)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Torsion bar attachment bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.E.4c)

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

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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UGH 871R is a 1989 Volkswagen Camper Van in Green with a 1,570cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 1989 Volkswagen Camper Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 118,930 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 UGH 871R, 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 37 years old, this Volkswagen Camper Van is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was UGH 871R registered?

UGH 871R is a 1989 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 26 May 1989.

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