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A665 DJM

1984 Volkswagen Camping

Red Petrol 1888cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

6,227 mi
Last recorded6,227 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2023
Typical for 1984 Volkswagen Camping82,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA665 DJM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamping
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,888cc
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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2023 6,227 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2023 6,227 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 37% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 4,855 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

slight under body corrosion not holed time of test

Pass 10 Dec 2021 2,404 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

slight under body corrosion not holed time of test

Pass 11 Aug 2020 99,999 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective mountings perished not broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

customer advises us going to refit aftermarket h lights larger wheels

Fail 7 Aug 2020 99,993 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 98,349 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both hoses to trailing arms (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 96,506 miles

rear brake hose ferules corroded

Fail 30 Jul 2018 96,499 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both outer sills near rear trailing arm mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear brake hose ferules corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2017 95,790 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 92,313 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm left (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm left (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Feb 2016 92,313 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm left (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm left (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 87,208 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 82,744 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 82,744 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 May 2010 80,859 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 79,559 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 77,192 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 73,204 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2006 200,511 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Camping?

Based on 1,661 MOT tests across 109 vehicles.

65.6%
Pass Rate
1,055
Miles/Year
46
Year Lifespan
109
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 135
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 73
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 72
Brake pipe excessively corroded 65
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 60
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A665 DJM is a 1984 Volkswagen Camping in Red with a 1,888cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1984 Volkswagen Camping models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.0% with a typical mileage of 82,744 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 A665 DJM, 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 42 years old, this Volkswagen Camping is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A665 DJM registered?

A665 DJM is a 1984 Volkswagen Camping, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is A665 DJM safe to buy?

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