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A899 TUC

1983 Volkswagen Camping

Red Petrol 1768cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2024
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

62,292 mi
Last recorded62,292 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2023
Typical for 1983 Volkswagen Camping61,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA899 TUC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamping
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,768cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2023 62,292 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced drivers door (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 May 2022 59,212 miles
Fail 10 May 2022 59,210 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 58,487 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 16 Sep 2020 58,486 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 54,302 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Fail 10 Sep 2019 54,300 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 52,774 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 49,995 miles

Clutch fluid pipe corroded above tank and not fully clipped

Front chassis heavily undersealed not allowing full inspection

Handbrake warning lamp n/w

Nearside Rear chassis below ignition coil corroded

Nearside Rear inner arch valance corroded

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

Offside Rear Upper number plate lamp n/w

Offside Rear inner arch valance corroded

Reverse lights n/w

Throttle pedal hinge worn

Fail 17 Jul 2017 49,988 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Clutch fluid pipe corroded above tank and not fully clipped

Front chassis heavily undersealed not allowing full inspection

Handbrake warning lamp n/w

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

Nearside Rear chassis below ignition coil corroded

Nearside Rear inner arch valance corroded

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

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

Offside Rear Upper number plate lamp n/w

Offside Rear inner arch valance corroded

Reverse lights n/w

Throttle pedal hinge worn

Pass 3 Jun 2016 47,021 miles

tail pipe broken off

Fail 24 May 2016 47,017 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 Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

o/s/f and n/s/f body corroaded in front of wheels

tail pipe broken off

Pass 1 Jul 2015 42,481 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 41,788 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 22 Oct 2013 41,788 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 40,588 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 40,574 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 37,069 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 37,068 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 35,778 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 33,670 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 32,317 miles

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

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

advise offside and nearside front floor/inner sill panel areas

Fail 6 Aug 2008 32,317 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

advise offside and nearside front floor/inner sill panel areas

Pass 10 May 2007 30,974 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 30,966 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2007 30,698 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 26 May 2006 29,432 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 29,432 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

N/S/R OUTRIGGER SECTION HOLED.

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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A899 TUC is a 1983 Volkswagen Camping in Red with a 1,768cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1983 Volkswagen Camping models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 61,312 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 Camping fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 135 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A899 TUC, 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 43 years old, this Volkswagen Camping is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A899 TUC is a 1983 Volkswagen Camping, first registered on 12 October 1983.

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