MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
87,959 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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.
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 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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