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APW 858S

1993 Volkswagen Camper

Blue Petrol 1570cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

240,379 mi
Last recorded240,379 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2017
Typical for 1993 Volkswagen Camper123,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAPW 858S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,570cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2017 240,379 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 13 Jul 2017 240,379 miles

Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 238,831 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 238,823 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 7.5% (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 236,244 miles

Brake servo corroded

Fail 15 Jul 2015 236,239 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Brake servo corroded

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 234,649 miles

underbody corrosion and repairs

Pass 19 Jul 2013 231,686 miles

underbody is corroded.

Fail 17 Jul 2013 231,686 miles

Offside Outer Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

underbody is corroded.

Pass 26 Jun 2012 227,375 miles

n/s/r handbrake readings low.

Pass 7 Jul 2011 221,723 miles

heavy underbody undersill

Fail 7 Jul 2011 221,722 miles

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

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

heavy underbody undersill

Pass 14 Jul 2010 216,714 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 216,714 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre very perished.

Pass 22 Jul 2009 211,550 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 210,260 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside and nearside rear brake back plates rusty

Fail 14 Aug 2008 210,260 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

offside and nearside rear brake back plates rusty

Pass 21 Aug 2007 208,547 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 20,487 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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APW 858S is a 1993 Volkswagen Camper in Blue with a 1,570cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 1993 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.1% with a typical mileage of 123,099 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 APW 858S, 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 33 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was APW 858S registered?

APW 858S is a 1993 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 20 January 1993.

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