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B280 NLN

1984 Volkswagen Camper

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

70,135 mi
Last recorded70,135 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2024
Typical for 1984 Volkswagen Camper73,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB280 NLN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2024 70,135 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2023 65,201 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 63,149 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Off mirror ()

Offside Front Drivers seat has slight movement (swivel seat)

Pass 23 Jun 2021 59,647 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 59,591 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall perishing and cracking slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

two forward facing seats with no seat belts fitted in the rear of the vehicle at the time of the test

Fail 4 Sep 2020 59,591 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall perishing and cracking slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

two forward facing seats with no seat belts fitted in the rear of the vehicle at the time of the test

Fail 17 Jun 2020 59,590 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure rear offside anchorage bolt missing (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall perishing and cracking slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rear offside reverse light inoperative

two forward facing seats with no seat belts fitted in the rear of the vehicle at the time of the test

Pass 10 May 2019 59,467 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 59,263 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 59,080 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 58,999 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Towbar component insecure bolt spacers missing (6.6.1)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 57,476 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 54,364 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 51,326 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2014 51,303 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2013 48,965 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2012 47,755 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 46,353 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

front clutch pipe corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2010 46,330 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

o/s/f seat belt clip cover missing

Pass 15 Sep 2008 46,225 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 45,419 miles

very slight binding o/side front brake

Pass 18 May 2006 39,792 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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B280 NLN is a 1984 Volkswagen Camper in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 B280 NLN, 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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B280 NLN is a 1984 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 13 December 1984.

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