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A455 DWP

1984 Volkswagen Camper

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

9,607 mi
Last recorded9,607 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 1984 Volkswagen Camper73,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA455 DWP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 9,607 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 9,522 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive step sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

advise corrosion to fuel filler neck

advise corrosion to rear offside undersill

advise offside front seat and belt missing left hand drive

Pass 30 Dec 2019 8,280 miles

condition of o/s/r light lens

corrosion and repair to both outer sills, floor to sills and rear undersills

corrosion and repair to both rear inner wings

corrosion o/s/f lower outer wing

corrosion on front brake discs

corrosion on n/s/f and o/s/f inner wing and seat belt mountings

corrosion on o/s/r outer wing/sill BORDERLINE

corrosion on rear cross member and out rigger

Fail 10 Sep 2019 8,279 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end under wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength undersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end under wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

condition of o/s/r light lens

corrosion on front brake disc s

corrosion on n/s/f & o/s/f inner wings

corrosion on o/s/f lower wing

corrosion on rear cross member & out riggers

Pass 15 Aug 2017 4,388 miles

corrosion and repair to o/s/f sill BORDERLINE

n/s/f brake binding

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

oil leak on engine

Fail 31 Jul 2017 4,218 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases corroded and blowing (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

corrosion and repair to o/s/f sill BORDERLINE

n/s/f brake binding

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

oil leak on engine

Pass 8 Aug 2016 97,214 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 90,998 miles

ADVISE CONDITION OF OFFSIDE REAR LIGHT LENS

ADVISE OFFSIDE SEAT BELT LATCH STIFF OPERATION

Fail 6 Aug 2015 90,350 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

ADVISE CONDITION OF OFFSIDE REAR LIGHT LENS

ADVISE OFFSIDE SEAT BELT LATCH STIFF OPERATION

Pass 23 Aug 2014 88,234 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 23 Aug 2014 88,234 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 86,377 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Hub caps fitted

O/S/R floor slightly corroded

Oil leak

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 84,358 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

offside and nearside steps corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2011 72,844 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 72,843 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 63,232 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 63,232 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 55,072 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 55,072 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 50,361 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 50,358 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Fail 6 Aug 2007 47,362 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 47,362 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 45,047 miles

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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A455 DWP is a 1984 Volkswagen Camper in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 A455 DWP, 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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A455 DWP is a 1984 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 30 December 1984.

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