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ARB 850Y

1982 Volkswagen Camper

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

97,258 mi
Last recorded97,258 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2017
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Camper56,135 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationARB 850Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2017 97,258 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge & perished (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Apr 2017 97,255 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive 6.504 (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge & perished (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 96,871 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 86,189 miles

all balljoint covers splitting and perished

Pass 17 Jun 2013 95,777 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jun 2012 95,411 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (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 16 Jun 2011 95,042 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 95,042 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 92,904 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 91,429 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 May 2008 89,266 miles

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2007 89,190 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 88,858 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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ARB 850Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Camper in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1982 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 56,135 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 ARB 850Y, 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 44 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ARB 850Y registered?

ARB 850Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 31 December 1982.

Is ARB 850Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for ARB 850Y shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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