MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
99,878 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (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))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Main beam tell tail light inoperative
Speedometer not sufficiently illuminated (7.8 (c) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front upper suspension arm areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Main beam tell tail light inoperative
Speedometer not sufficiently illuminated (7.8 (c) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front upper suspension arm areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
dash lights not work
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive because vehicle does not tick over (8.2.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced behind fuel pipe filler neck (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inside rear of seat belt mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wishbone arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Colour of vehicle needs changing from beige to yellow
dash lights not work
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking to sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking to sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking to sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking to sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Inner Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a loose flange bolt (2.4.G.4c) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS
rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Oil leak
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
O/S FRONT BRAKE CALIPER BODY CORRODED
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
O/S FRONT BRAKE CALIPER BODY CORRODED
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
BODYWORK REQUIRES ATTENTION
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
general bodwork condition is poor,some welding will be reqd in some areas
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Camping?
Based on 1,661 MOT tests across 109 vehicles.
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A442 PNS is a 1983 Volkswagen Camping in Yellow with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.
Across all 1983 Volkswagen Camping models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 61,312 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 Camping fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 135 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A442 PNS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Volkswagen Camping typically stays on UK roads for around 46 years. At 43 years old, this Volkswagen Camping is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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A442 PNS is a 1983 Volkswagen Camping, first registered on 5 August 1983.
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