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A248 NEL

1985 Volkswagen Camper

Yellow Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2023
Tests23 (11 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate47.8%

Mileage

122,346 mi
Last recorded122,346 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2022
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Camper62,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA248 NEL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1985
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 12 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2022 122,346 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2022 122,345 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 122,276 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2020 122,272 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering rack has relative movement to chassis/bodywork mounting rubbers worn (2.1.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Dec 2019 77,064 miles

steering rack bushes worn

Fail 20 Nov 2019 122,241 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leaking excessively from engine oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating both (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed both heavily cracked cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

steering rack bushes worn

Pass 31 Oct 2018 121,678 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear tyre has cracks in outer side wall-shoulder

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 12,078 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 5 Oct 2017 12,076 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 119,907 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 119,907 miles

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

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion BOTTOM OFF SLIDE DOOR (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle SLIDE DOOR (6.2.B.1c)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively X 2 (8.2.2)

Fail 4 Jul 2016 119,900 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 117,518 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 117,518 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 116,953 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 116,943 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Fail 30 Jun 2010 116,936 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

corrosion to all underbody areas,including front and rear chasis areas

excessive engine oil leak

heavy corrosion to exhaust system

nearside front ball joint dust cover split,no play

offside door mirror glass faded

rear number plate damaged

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

slight play in front antiroll bar bushes

underbody water tank damaged

offside inner and outer sill corroded to excess

Pass 2 May 2008 115,971 miles

Oil leak

general corrosion all underbody areas,exhaust & outer sills(not load bearing)

intermittant fault on dip switch(ok time of test)

slight play in rear wheel bearings

Fail 30 Apr 2008 115,971 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Oil leak

general corrosion all underbody areas,exhaust & outer sills(not load bearing)

intermittant fault on dip switch(ok time of test)

slight play in rear wheel bearings

Pass 18 Apr 2007 114,543 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

antiroll bar in contact with chassis and steering shaft

rear number plate faded

Fail 12 Apr 2007 114,543 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

rear number plate faded

Pass 4 Apr 2006 112,603 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 112,586 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

repair to nearside front suspension innermounting point poor

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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A248 NEL is a 1985 Volkswagen Camper in Yellow with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.8%.

Across all 1985 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.8% with a typical mileage of 62,636 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 A248 NEL, 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 41 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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A248 NEL is a 1985 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 21 January 1985.

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