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B342 XWL

1985 Volkswagen Camper

Blue Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2023
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

257,222 mi
Last recorded257,222 miles
Recorded on28 May 2022
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Camper62,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB342 XWL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 May 2022 257,222 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner sill corroded

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Inner sill corroded

Fail 16 May 2022 257,216 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner sill corroded

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Inner sill corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2021 255,954 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside outer sill corroded

Fail 9 Mar 2021 255,947 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Central Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front lower step corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front lower step corroded

Offside outer sill corroded

fuel neck rubber slightly perished

nearside front wheel arch bottom corroded

Fail 9 Mar 2021 255,947 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front lower step corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front lower step corroded

Offside outer sill corroded

fuel neck rubber slightly perished

nearside front wheel arch bottom corroded

Pass 15 May 2019 254,956 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 254,274 miles

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 4 Apr 2016 254,274 miles

Centre Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

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

Offside 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 inner (2.4.G.4e)

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

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 251,170 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2015 251,170 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 247,432 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 247,432 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 243,004 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 237,850 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 237,850 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside 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)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 234,040 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 234,040 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 231,578 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 231,494 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 220,173 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 209,657 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 209,477 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 196,873 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 184,604 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

f/brake discs deteriated & o/s/f backplate corroded

n/s track rod end boot split

slight movement of steering rack in mounts

speedometer not illuminated

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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B342 XWL is a 1985 Volkswagen Camper in Blue with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1985 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.8% with a typical mileage of 62,636 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 Camper fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 7,879 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B342 XWL, 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 41 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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B342 XWL is a 1985 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 1 March 1985.

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