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A659 XTX

1984 Volkswagen Camper

Blue Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2025
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

32,218 mi
Last recorded32,218 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 1984 Volkswagen Camper73,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA659 XTX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Fail 14 Nov 2025 32,218 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 28,199 miles

Offside outer sill corroded

Fail 19 Jan 2024 28,199 miles

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

Offside outer sill corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2022 23,975 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2022 23,973 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2022 18,284 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2022

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 134,229 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2021 134,226 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jan 2020 8,269 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 2,713 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2019 2,713 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 98,824 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 95,508 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2017 95,504 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2016 91,724 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 86,163 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 79,987 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 79,120 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 79,119 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 76,474 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 76,474 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 73,721 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 73,701 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 May 2009 72,144 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 20 May 2008 70,745 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 20 May 2008 70,745 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 19 May 2007 67,702 miles

covers on outer sills

Pass 28 Apr 2006 66,060 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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A659 XTX is a 1984 Volkswagen Camper in Blue with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 A659 XTX, 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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What year was A659 XTX registered?

A659 XTX is a 1984 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 30 April 1984.

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