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A312 DBL

1984 Volkswagen Camper

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

94,807 mi
Last recorded94,807 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2023
Typical for 1984 Volkswagen Camper73,183 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA312 DBL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2023 94,807 miles

Engine coolant temperature gauge & radiator cooling fan inoperative. Coolant temperature getting too hot

Fail 25 Jul 2023 94,807 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine coolant temperature gauge & radiator cooling fan inoperative. Coolant temperature getting too hot

Pass 26 May 2022 93,257 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2021 91,728 miles
Fail 12 May 2021 91,728 miles

Headlamp aim too low offside & nearside (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 90,976 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 89,394 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 89,394 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Apr 2018 87,430 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 87,430 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 85,174 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 83,220 miles

Brake pressure build up slow (3.3.E.6)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 80,562 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering rack mounting bushes slight play

Pass 15 Apr 2014 78,991 miles

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

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 8 Apr 2014 78,990 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 76,836 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 75,995 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 75,995 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 74,268 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 71,831 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 69,909 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 66,718 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 9 Jan 2007 63,369 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 63,369 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 5 Jan 2006 56,837 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2006 56,831 miles

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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A312 DBL is a 1984 Volkswagen Camper in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1984 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 73,183 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 A312 DBL, 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 42 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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A312 DBL is a 1984 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 27 June 1984.

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