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AKE 52J

1987 Volkswagen Camper

Grey Petrol 1585cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,391 mi
Last recorded67,391 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2019
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Camper126,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAKE 52J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,585cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2019 67,391 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive minor (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively o/s and n/s rear (1.2.1 (e))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

advise, foot brake pedal travel

front tyres 165/50/15,, rear tyres 185/65/15

n/s dip beam image, slightly diminished

n/s/r floor pan modified,, recommend attention

Pass 30 Jul 2018 67,192 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive minor (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively o/s and n/s rear (1.2.1 (e))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

advance foot brake pedal travel

front tyres 165/50/15,, rear tyres 185/65/15

n/s dip headlamp beam image slightly diminished

n/s/r floor panel modified,, recommend attention

Fail 11 Jul 2018 67,153 miles

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively o/s and n/s rear (1.2.1 (e))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

advance foot brake pedal travel

front tyres 165/50/15,, rear tyres 185/65/15

Pass 18 Jul 2017 66,843 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases o/s and n/s joints,, slightly (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

advise, footbrake pedal travel

dash lights not working

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively o/s and n/s rear (3.7.B.3)

Fail 5 Jul 2017 66,801 miles

Offside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid o/s and n/s front (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases o/s and n/s joints,, slightly (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

advise, footbrake pedal travel

dash lights not working

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively o/s and n/s rear (3.7.B.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 66,357 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

dash lights not working

Fail 8 Jul 2016 66,316 miles

Centre Steering pivot point has excessive play steering idler (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions incorrect rotation (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear brake has slight fluctuation

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear unable to check rear wheel bearing due to binding brake

Pass 8 Jul 2015 65,355 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

number plate light slightly dim recommend new

Pass 4 Jul 2014 64,705 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

minor oil leak

nearside front suspension slightly stiff in operation,, recommend check

nearside front upper suspension arm, signs of red rust,, recommend check

Pass 12 Jul 2013 63,716 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 61,602 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 59,161 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2011 59,161 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 56,786 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 15 Jul 2010 56,785 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 18 Jul 2009 54,317 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

nearside front balljoints boots split

nearside front suspension arm bump stop missing

nearside inner sill heavily holed and corroded

offside front inner sill holed and corroded

offside front outrigger holed and corroded

offside rear outer cv gaitor split and leaking

Pass 17 Jun 2008 53,147 miles

Corrosion to all four jacking points

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

corrosion to offside front chassis rail

Fail 16 Jun 2008 53,147 miles

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

Corrosion to all four jacking points

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

corrosion to offside front chassis rail

Pass 2 Jun 2007 51,922 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 50,030 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 50,029 miles

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

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

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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AKE 52J is a 1987 Volkswagen Camper in Grey with a 1,585cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1987 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 126,158 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 AKE 52J, 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 39 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AKE 52J is a 1987 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 27 November 1987.

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