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A348 UCA

1984 Volkswagen Camper

Blue Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

25,580 mi
Last recorded25,580 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 1984 Volkswagen Camper73,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA348 UCA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 25,580 miles

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced anchor point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2025 25,386 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2023 23,858 miles

both headlights output reduced

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting non prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting non prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

handbrake reading 19%, minimum requirement 16%

inadequate repair inner sill outside prescribed area

nearside outer sill excessively corroded outside prescribed area

nearside rear door taped

wear offside front "D" bush

Fail 28 Jul 2023 23,858 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported to compensator (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting non prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting non prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

both headlights output reduced

handbrake reading 19%, minimum requirement 16%

inadequate repair inner sill outside prescribed area

nearside outer sill excessively corroded outside prescribed area

nearside rear door taped

offside front brake hose deteriorated

wear offside front "D" bush

Pass 14 Jul 2022 23,858 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported to compensator (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting non prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting non prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill

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

brake pipe to compensator corroded

inadequate repair inner sill outside prescribed area

nearside outer sill excessively corroded outside prescribed area

nearside rear door taped

offside front brake hose deteriorated

wear offside front "D" bush

Fail 4 Jul 2022 23,858 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Body component corroded and likely to cause injury door (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported to compensator (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting non prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting non prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill

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

brake pipe to compensator corroded

inadequate repair inner sill outside prescribed area

nearside outer sill excessively corroded outside prescribed area

offside front brake hose deteriorated

wear offside front "D" bush

Pass 29 Jul 2021 23,597 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2021 23,597 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

both front inner arches corroded

Fail 23 Nov 2020 23,573 miles

Front All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective cant unlock to remove/check (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired trailing arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower arm front mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

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

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

Brake master cylinder below/behind brake pedal corroded/pipe ferrell corroded

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Both front inner wheel arches/floors (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2019 22,224 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

undersealed

water leak

Fail 14 May 2019 22,224 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

undersealed

water leak

Pass 18 Apr 2018 22,224 miles

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak ()

Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sills (6.1.A.1)

Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sills (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 21,060 miles

Body has slight corrosion sills (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 203,580 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion suspension (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 179,223 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 166,777 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 166,770 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 15,217 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2011 139,104 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 139,104 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 118,662 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2010 118,659 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

flowers round front screen

smellys on mirror

Pass 17 Feb 2009 94,767 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 94,757 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

nearside rear rocker cover gasket leaking oil

Pass 1 Feb 2008 6,885 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2006 4,826 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 4,826 miles

Centre Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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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A348 UCA is a 1984 Volkswagen Camper in Blue with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 A348 UCA, 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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A348 UCA is a 1984 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 1 January 1984.

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