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UKR 189S

1977 Volkswagen Camper Van

Green Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2019
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

87,959 mi
Last recorded87,959 miles
Recorded on11 May 2018
Typical for 1977 Volkswagen Camper Van48,402 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUKR 189S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper Van
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2018 87,959 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 87,769 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

non standard exhaust fitted at time of test

non standard steering rack fitted .

non standard steering wheel fitted at time of test

non standard wheels,tyres,suspension & steering rack fitted at time of test.

Nearside Rear Outer drive shaft bolts insecure

Fail 11 Aug 2016 87,704 miles

Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced very dull (1.7.5a)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

non standard exhaust fitted at time of test

non standard wheels,tyres,suspension & steering rack fitted at time of test.

Nearside Rear Outer drive shaft bolts insecure

Pass 22 Jul 2015 87,045 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

non standard wheels tyres,suspension,brakes & exhaust fitted at time of test.

Fail 8 Jul 2015 87,045 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Offside Front Lower Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.6.C.3) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

emissions hc-reading 7180ppm !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Pass 10 Jul 2014 86,754 miles

Panels that have been replaced have been done very poorly welding is poor offside inner and outer sills have a clear gap

Several areas of heavy underseal on the underside of the vehicle

Surface corrosion on some welds on the underside of the vehicle

Fail 7 Jul 2014 86,752 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Panels that have been replaced have been done very poorly welding is poor offside inner and outer sills have a clear gap

Several areas of heavy underseal on the underside of the vehicle

Surface corrosion on some welds on the underside of the vehicle

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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UKR 189S is a 1977 Volkswagen Camper Van in Green with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1977 Volkswagen Camper Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 48,402 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 UKR 189S, 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 49 years old, this Volkswagen Camper Van is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was UKR 189S registered?

UKR 189S is a 1977 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 1 August 1977.

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