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B379 NLK

1984 Volkswagen Camper

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

150,807 mi
Last recorded150,807 miles
Recorded on1 May 2021
Typical for 1984 Volkswagen Camper73,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB379 NLK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2021 150,807 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

front foot well starting to corrode both sides

Pass 21 Jun 2019 150,727 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 14 Jun 2019 150,713 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced at rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 160,580 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 149,947 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 148,903 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 148,162 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 14,806 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 18,538 miles

Offside Outer Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 183,720 miles

Rear chassi legs and cross member heavly surface corroded

Rear suspension arms very heavly surface corroded

Rear suspension componants heavly surface corroded

Repaired patches heavly seald over

Right hand front tyre perished and cracking on wall

Right hand front wishbone inner bush perished and cracking

Slight play in right hand lower ball joint and right hand upper joint

Slight run out on rear drums

Fail 31 Mar 2011 183,716 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Rear chassi legs and cross member heavly surface corroded

Rear suspension arms very heavly surface corroded

Right hand front tyre perished and cracking on wall

Right hand front wishbone inner bush perished and cracking

Slight play in right hand lower ball joint and right hand upper joint

Slight run out on rear drums

Pass 11 Mar 2010 181,404 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 May 2009 177,021 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 29 May 2009 177,021 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 173,385 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 169,897 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 165,817 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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B379 NLK is a 1984 Volkswagen Camper in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 B379 NLK, 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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B379 NLK is a 1984 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 6 November 1984.

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