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YME 253N

1990 Volkswagen Camper

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2018
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

35,872 mi
Last recorded35,872 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2017
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Camper111,224 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYME 253N
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2017 35,872 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 35,868 miles

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

Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 35,510 miles

exhaust back box mount rubbers deteriorated.

offside rear wheel bearing becoming rough.

slight oil leak.

Fail 18 Mar 2016 35,499 miles

Battery insecure both rear batterys insecure. (1.9.1)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam no switch to main beam.....only flash!! (1.7.5a)

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (4.1.D.1b)

Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed (6.3.5.a)

exhaust back box mount rubbers deteriorated.

offside rear wheel bearing becoming rough.

slight oil leak.

Pass 10 Mar 2015 34,825 miles

Both front lower arches/floor have some coorrsion not load bearing area

Offside front and rear arches have some corrosion

Under body and chassis has some corrosion

Fail 4 Mar 2015 34,825 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Both front lower arches/floor have some coorrsion not load bearing area

Offside front and rear arches have some corrosion

Under body and chassis has some corrosion

Pass 11 Nov 2013 34,825 miles

nearside and offside front foot well slightly corroded

Fail 25 Oct 2013 34,325 miles

Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Brake master cylimder linkage boot split advice replacement

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 33,519 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 33,519 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 31,543 miles

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 8 Aug 2011 31,541 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 31,541 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 31,541 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

n/s/f floor corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2008 31,541 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2006 31,541 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2006 31,541 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Camper?

Based on 115,919 MOT tests across 7,619 vehicles.

67.9%
Pass Rate
1,159
Miles/Year
62
Year Lifespan
7,619
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 7,879
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 6,226
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,804
Stop lamp not working 3,507
position lamp(s) not working 3,386
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YME 253N is a 1990 Volkswagen Camper in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

Across all 1990 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 111,224 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 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 7,879 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YME 253N, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Camper typically stays on UK roads for around 62 years. At 36 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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YME 253N is a 1990 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 8 August 1990.

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