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A699 SDV

1984 Volkswagen Camper

Green Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests29 (16 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate55.2%

Mileage

280,364 mi
Last recorded280,364 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 1984 Volkswagen Camper73,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA699 SDV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

16 pass 13 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 280,364 miles

Central Front Upper Bumper deformation panel holed but not considered structural.

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

N/s/f anti slip cab step mat missing.

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

Nearside Front Leisure battery disconnected and wrong size for aperture.

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Spring mount seat (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Spare tyre u/s

Fail 17 Jul 2025 280,361 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened Spring landing plate (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel hose damaged Carburetor to fuel return hose. (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185/14c (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Upper Bumper deformation panel holed but not considered structural.

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

N/s/f anti slip cab step mat missing.

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

Nearside Front Leisure battery disconnected and wrong size for aperture.

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Spring mount seat (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Spare tyre u/s

Fail 27 Nov 2024 280,359 miles

Central Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 9 May 2022 279,835 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Fail 4 May 2022 279,835 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 275,801 miles

Offside Front tyre has sidewall damage

Offside washer jet inoperative

multiple areas of body corrosion

Fail 28 Jan 2021 275,787 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front tyre has sidewall damage

Offside washer jet inoperative

multiple areas of body corrosion

Fail 13 Jan 2021 275,765 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

n/s windscreen washer jet not working

Pass 3 May 2019 273,331 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 272,335 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 266,216 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 266,216 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 265,121 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 11 Apr 2016 265,121 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 262,395 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 262,372 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 260,599 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 260,575 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 254,520 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 29 Oct 2012 254,520 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 251,536 miles

o/s/f track rod end boot split

rear metal brake pipe at joiner corroding

Pass 18 Oct 2010 248,587 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 4 Aug 2009 246,789 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 246,789 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 24 Jul 2008 245,588 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 245,588 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 241,138 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 236,628 miles

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

corrosion to body

n/s/f & o/s/f step excessivley corroded

n/s/f back plate excessivley corroded

o/s/f upper ball joint rubber split

o/s/f washer performance?

o/s/r wheel cylinder bleed nipple broken

oil leak

parking brake lever comes up high

rear tyres deteriorated

slight play in steering coloum

under body corroded

Fail 7 Jul 2006 236,624 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

rear tyres deteriorated

slight play in steering coloum

underbody corroded

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

corrosion to body

n/s/f & o/s/f 'step' excessively corroded

n/s/f back plate excessivley corroded

o/s/f upper ball joint rubber split

oil leak

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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A699 SDV is a 1984 Volkswagen Camper in Green with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.

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 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 A699 SDV, 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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A699 SDV is a 1984 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 31 December 1984.

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