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A508 KFD

1984 Volkswagen Camper

Cream Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

135,068 mi
Last recorded135,068 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2019
Typical for 1984 Volkswagen Camper73,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA508 KFD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1984
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2019 135,068 miles

Offside Front outer wheel arch corroded

nearside front and offside front door step areas corroded

towbar removed at time of retest

underneath of vehicle corroded through out

Fail 2 Jul 2019 135,054 miles

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

Nearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting in two places (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting in two places (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Offside Front outer wheel arch corroded

nearside front and offside front door step areas corroded

underneath of vehicle corroded through out

Pass 1 Jun 2018 130,005 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 126,502 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2015 121,292 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes perished (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes perished (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 117,934 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2014 117,905 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 114,522 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Aug 2013 114,496 miles

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 112,638 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 110,542 miles

rear brake effort inbalance

Pass 20 May 2010 108,936 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 108,934 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

lots of welding been done

reverse gear difficult

Pass 10 Dec 2008 106,334 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 106,330 miles

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

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

Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 5 Dec 2007 104,088 miles

drivers seat on swivel ,disabled friendly

Pass 16 Nov 2006 99,477 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 96,133 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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A508 KFD is a 1984 Volkswagen Camper in Cream with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 A508 KFD, 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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A508 KFD is a 1984 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 13 April 1984.

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