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A652 SKM

1984 Volkswagen Camper

White Petrol 1888cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2025
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

192,634 mi
Last recorded192,634 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2024
Typical for 1984 Volkswagen Camper73,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA652 SKM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,888cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2024 192,634 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 192,587 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2023 192,576 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

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 Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 192,500 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 8 Jul 2022 192,498 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner Edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2021 191,104 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 191,103 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold / head (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively rusty (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 191,102 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2019 191,102 miles

Front Steering system fouling both front wheels fouling upper wishbone (2.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 191,059 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2018 191,059 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2017 189,712 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 187,671 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 187,640 miles

Front Road wheel badly damaged both (4.2.A.1a)

Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle both wheels grinding on lower arms (4.1.D.2)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 May 2015 184,503 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2015 184,497 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 181,888 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 178,832 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2013 178,826 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 176,203 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 176,203 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 173,218 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 173,162 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Fail 7 Jun 2011 173,006 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/f seat slightly insecure

Pass 25 Jun 2010 170,134 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 167,160 miles

continental headlamps fitted, kick ups tapped up

heavy oil leak

offside front bumper finnisher missing no sharp protruding edges.

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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A652 SKM is a 1984 Volkswagen Camper in White with a 1,888cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 A652 SKM, 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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A652 SKM is a 1984 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 31 December 1984.

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