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VNP 579L

1988 Volkswagen Type 2 Camper

Yellow Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

15,620 mi
Last recorded15,620 miles
Recorded on12 May 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVNP 579L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 2 Camper
Year1988
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc
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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2017 15,620 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 14,393 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 12,515 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 10,803 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 8,686 miles

Advise horn sounds slightly quiet

Advise rear suspension sitting close to bump stops

Advise slight corrosion to inner chassis where throttle pedal rod passes through

Advise slight freeplay at steering wheel

Advise slight play at offside front wheel bearing

Advise slight play at steering ball joint onto steering idler arm on beam

Fail 1 Jun 2013 8,686 miles

Advise horn sounds slightly quiet

Advise rear suspension sitting close to bump stops

Advise slight corrosion to inner chassis where throttle pedal rod passes through

Advise slight freeplay at steering wheel

Advise slight play at offside front wheel bearing

Advise slight play at steering ball joint onto steering idler arm on beam

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 7,630 miles

Advise shock absorbers have limited travel due to vehicle being lowered

Advise slight brake bind nearside rear

Advise slight freeplay at steering wheel

Advise slight play offside front hub

Advise vehicle sits close to bump stops at rear

Fail 23 Jun 2012 7,608 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (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)

Advise slight brake bind nearside rear

Advise slight play offside front hub

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 6,558 miles

Advise offside front upper/lower and nearside lower balljoint gaiters split

Advise offside rear brake backplate deteriorated

Advise oil leak from engine

Advise rear driveshaft gaiters starting to split/perish

Advise scuff mark to outer edge on passenger seat belt

Advise slight corrosion to fllorpan area below fuel tank

Advise slight freeplay felt at steering wheel

Advise slight play offside front hub

Advise very slight play at offside rear hub

Pass 3 Jul 2010 5,277 miles

all ball joint boots split

drag link ends play

engine bay seal incomplete

fuel filter fitted incorrectly

right front sidelight bright

right inner sill repairs

steering box noisey and play

steering idler play

steering play

suspension lowered

Fail 1 Jul 2010 5,277 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all ball joint boots split

drag link ends play

engine bay seal incomplete

fuel filter fitted incorrectly

right front sidelight bright

right inner sill repairs

steering box noisey and play

steering idler play

steering play

suspension lowered

Pass 20 Jul 2009 4,100 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 14 Jul 2009 4,089 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 3,807 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 3,787 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2006 2,561 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

offside rear back plate getting rusty

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Type 2 Camper?

Based on 1,526 MOT tests across 117 vehicles.

68.0%
Pass Rate
1,055
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
117
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 122
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 94
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 71
position lamp(s) not working 60
Stop lamp not working 54
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VNP 579L is a 1988 Volkswagen Type 2 Camper in Yellow with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Type 2 Camper fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 122 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VNP 579L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Type 2 Camper typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 38 years old, this Volkswagen Type 2 Camper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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VNP 579L is a 1988 Volkswagen Type 2 Camper, first registered on 1 October 1988.

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