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B635 PNX

1985 Volkswagen Camper

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2025
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

20,543 mi
Last recorded20,543 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2024
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Camper62,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB635 PNX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2024 20,543 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 20,237 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 20,173 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 19,649 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2020 19,649 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 19,461 miles

Nearside Rear Body not fully secure Slight corrosion to n/s rear inner quarter panel (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2018 19,461 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Body not fully secure Slight corrosion to n/s rear inner quarter panel (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2017 19,641 miles

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

fuel filter deteriorated but not leaking

Fail 3 Jan 2017 19,641 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Fuel pipe excessively damaged fuel filler pipe broken (7.2.2)

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

fuel filter deteriorated but not leaking

Pass 21 Aug 2015 19,641 miles

exhaust tail corroded, offside front backplate corroded, , nearside front tyre cracking in sidewall,

Fail 30 Jul 2015 19,641 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front tyre cracking.

offside front backplate corroded,

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust tail pipe corroded,

Fail 11 Jul 2015 19,641 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 May 2014 19,641 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 19,628 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 18,316 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 16,842 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 28 Oct 2010 16,842 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2009 13,278 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 10,525 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 10,525 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2007 10,257 miles

slight play offside rear wheel bearing

Fail 1 Nov 2007 10,257 miles

Nearside Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

slight play offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 27 Apr 2006 10,130 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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B635 PNX is a 1985 Volkswagen Camper in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 B635 PNX, 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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B635 PNX is a 1985 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 1 May 1985.

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