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B55 LRA

1984 Volkswagen Camper

White Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

33,361 mi
Last recorded33,361 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2019
Typical for 1984 Volkswagen Camper73,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB55 LRA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 9 Jan 2019 33,361 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 32,510 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2018 32,510 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 31,768 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 30,212 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 29,524 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 29,511 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 28,617 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 27,539 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 26,300 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 26,300 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 24,755 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 24,755 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 23,144 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 21,774 miles

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 20,339 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 18,774 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 17,181 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly 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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B55 LRA is a 1984 Volkswagen Camper in White with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 B55 LRA, 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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B55 LRA is a 1984 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 10 October 1984.

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