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B683 CCA

1985 Volkswagen Camper

Yellow Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

37,710 mi
Last recorded37,710 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2020
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Camper62,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB683 CCA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1985
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2020 37,710 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both n/s & o/s ()

Rear Both wheel arches corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Throttle sticks on occasion

Under-body welded repair work all structurally sound

Pass 19 Aug 2019 37,235 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2019 37,222 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2018 36,664 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) near side and off side ()

Nearside Front some body corrosion front of seat and floor area, not structural

Fail 17 Aug 2018 36,655 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front some body corrosion front of seat and floor area, not structural

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) near side and off side ()

Pass 10 Aug 2017 35,903 miles

some under body surface corrosion but all appears sound

Pass 16 Aug 2016 35,384 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 35,362 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 31,941 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Sep 2014 31,941 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 29,109 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

some under body corrosion but all appears sound

Pass 18 Aug 2012 29,105 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

both front tyre walls starting to perish & crack but no cords showing

mileometer not working

n/s front tyre wearing on outer edge 185/14

Fail 9 Aug 2012 29,105 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

both front tyre walls starting to perish & crack but no cords showing

n/s front tyre wearing on outer edge 185/14

Pass 9 Aug 2011 29,105 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 29,105 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 26,197 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 7 Aug 2010 26,197 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 26,170 miles

various welded repairs. All appear sound

Fail 13 Aug 2009 26,170 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

various welded repairs. All appear sound

Pass 14 Aug 2007 25,495 miles

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

slight play in steering rack

some corrosion in vehicle but all appears sound

Pass 17 Aug 2006 19,140 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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B683 CCA is a 1985 Volkswagen Camper in Yellow with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 B683 CCA, 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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B683 CCA is a 1985 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 18 January 1985.

Is B683 CCA safe to buy?

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