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B61 FNV

1985 Volkswagen Camper

White Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2014
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

99,719 mi
Last recorded99,719 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2022
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Camper62,636 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB61 FNV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 4 Aug 2022 99,719 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated Split/detached (2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Drivers step marked underneath (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Drivers side washer jet blocked/not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear chassis mounting area behind wheel - marked with chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps Both (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Bulge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coolant leak ()

Pass 23 Aug 2013 99,719 miles

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

steering rack mtg rubbers worn

Pass 1 Aug 2012 99,719 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 24 Jul 2012

Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 98,871 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

clutch master cylinder slightly leaking

Fail 6 Jun 2011 98,865 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

clutch master cylinder slightly leaking

Pass 24 Jun 2010 98,054 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 98,054 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Aug 2007 96,525 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 96,525 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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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B61 FNV is a 1985 Volkswagen Camper in White with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 B61 FNV, 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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What year was B61 FNV registered?

B61 FNV is a 1985 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 10 May 1985.

Is B61 FNV safe to buy?

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