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B474 UNC

1985 Volkswagen Camper

Green Petrol 1913cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

3,866 mi
Last recorded3,866 miles
Recorded on21 May 2024
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Camper62,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB474 UNC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,913cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 May 2024 3,866 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 19 May 2023 3,119 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake flexible hose insecure in suspension arm!

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 24 May 2022 2,196 miles

Nearside Rear flexible brake hose not secure in suspension arm

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 20 May 2022 2,184 miles

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear flexible brake hose not secure in suspension arm

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 25 May 2021 98,962 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play and slightly noisy (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 May 2021 98,946 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play and slightly noisy (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2018 98,805 miles

fuel filler neck and tank corroded

Fail 7 Sep 2018 98,805 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill/jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front anti-roll bar d-bushes worn

fuel tank and filler neck corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2017 95,030 miles

rear tyres part worn

slight fuel staining on tank due to possible leak

Fail 21 Jun 2017 95,030 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear tyres part worn

slight fuel staining on tank due to possible leak

Pass 3 Jun 2016 91,412 miles

rear tyres part worn

stain on fuel tank from possible leak

Fail 2 Jun 2016 91,412 miles

Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened both rear (2.4.C.3c)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear tyres part worn

stain on fuel tank from possible leak

Pass 17 Jun 2015 88,689 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 84,901 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 84,901 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 82,317 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coolant pipes corroded

corrosion to the nearside and offside front footwell/doorstep areas

exhaust system corroded and small hole in tail pipe

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Jul 2012 82,298 miles

coolant leak from pipe on engine

front n/s and o/s chassis corroded not prescribed area

n/s and o/s rear back panel near bumper corroded not prescribed area

n/s/r wheel arch corroded not prescribed area

o/s/r tyre bald on inner edge

slight blow from exhaust manifold

small hole in exhaust tail pipe

Pass 19 Aug 2011 81,584 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

some of chassis rusty but no holes

Fail 13 Aug 2011 81,584 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

some of chassis rusty but no holes

Pass 19 Aug 2010 80,541 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 77,777 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 75,596 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 71,799 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 71,708 miles

Centre Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 67,792 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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B474 UNC is a 1985 Volkswagen Camper in Green with a 1,913cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 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 B474 UNC, 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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B474 UNC is a 1985 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 15 January 1985.

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