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B414 VLJ

1984 Volkswagen Camper

Bronze Petrol 1888cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2019
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

17,554 mi
Last recorded17,554 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2018
Typical for 1984 Volkswagen Camper73,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB414 VLJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1984
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,888cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2018 17,554 miles

Fuel hose slightly damaged from fuel pump, hose is perished (7.2.2)

Fuel system component slightly insecure, fuel pump

Nearside Front floor pan corroded

Nearside Rear rear most inner arch/ valance corroded

Offside Front floor pan corroded

Offside Rear rear most inner arch/ valance corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 8 Jan 2018 17,554 miles

Brake performance not tested rear parking brake and service brake, due to fueling problem to engine (3.7.A.1)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Fuel hose slightly damaged from fuel pump, hose is perished (7.2.2)

Fuel system component slightly insecure, fuel pump

Nearside Front floor pan corroded

Nearside Rear rear most inner arch/ valance corroded

Offside Front floor pan corroded

Offside Rear rear most inner arch/ valance corroded

Rear fog lamp tell tale stays illuminated

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 175,544 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front door steps corroded

offside indicators flashing fast

rear inner upper wheel arches corroded

slight play in steering column top bearing

Fail 24 Mar 2017 175,544 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front door steps corroded

front hose to caliper brake pipes slightly corroded

offside indicators flashing fast

rear inner upper wheel arches corroded

slight play in steering column top bearing

Pass 8 Apr 2016 175,554 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

offside rear is corroded

oil leak

Fail 6 Apr 2016 175,545 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

offside rear is corroded

oil leak

Pass 7 Apr 2015 175,545 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 7 Apr 2015 175,544 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 175,544 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 175,543 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Fail 9 Apr 2013 175,543 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

indicators flash fast but all work.

offside number plate bulb intensity poor.

Pass 9 Apr 2013 175,543 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

indicators flash fast but all work.

offside number plate bulb intensity poor.

Pass 12 Jul 2010 175,543 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 175,449 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 175,447 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2008 173,467 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 173,467 miles

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

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 169,750 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 169,742 miles

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

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

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

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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B414 VLJ is a 1984 Volkswagen Camper in Bronze with a 1,888cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 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 B414 VLJ, 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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B414 VLJ is a 1984 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 31 December 1984.

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