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B353 MDP

1984 Volkswagen Camper

Red Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

186,900 mi
Last recorded186,900 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2018
Typical for 1984 Volkswagen Camper73,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB353 MDP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2018 186,900 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 186,898 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 186,836 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 186,830 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp missing (1.2.1a)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 186,685 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 186,683 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 186,450 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 184,061 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2014 184,061 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 183,006 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 182,610 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 181,306 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 178,223 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2010 178,157 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 173,485 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 7 Oct 2009 173,485 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 165,325 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 165,352 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 161,498 miles

o/s/f brake slightly binding.o/s number plate light come on when tapped

Pass 2 Aug 2006 161,409 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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B353 MDP is a 1984 Volkswagen Camper in Red with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 B353 MDP, 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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B353 MDP is a 1984 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 31 December 1984.

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