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B78 RLJ

1985 Volkswagen Camper

Beige Petrol 1913cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2026
Tests35 (21 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

28,325 mi
Last recorded28,325 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Camper62,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB78 RLJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1985
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,913cc

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MOT History

21 pass 14 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2025 28,325 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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 26,336 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear suspension mountings area, springs frame and others components heavily corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2023 25,920 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front step corroded-repaired from inside

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

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

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

Park brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

surface corrosion underbody

Fail 6 Jun 2023 25,920 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front step corroded-repaired from inside

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

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

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

Park brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

surface corrosion underbody

Pass 8 Jun 2022 24,344 miles

Nearside Front step corroded underside (repaired from inside of vehicle)

slight corrosion underbody

Pass 16 Jun 2021 23,587 miles

slight underbody corrosion

Fail 16 Jun 2021 23,544 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 15 Jun 2020 22,864 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2020 22,864 miles

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 20,856 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front outer sill corroded/holed

Fail 18 Jun 2019 20,856 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front outer sill corroded/holed

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 19,017 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 19,017 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength step/wing marked with yellow chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill to wheel arch marked with yellow chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength step/wing marked with yellow chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 17,482 miles

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

Nearside Front badly scuffed

Pass 3 Jun 2016 15,505 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2016 15,505 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat seat belt receiver, fixing bolt loose (5.2.1a)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 11,771 miles

has coolant leaking from engine area

Fail 4 Jun 2015 11,771 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

has coolant leaking from engine area

Pass 17 Jun 2014 9,360 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 9,360 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 May 2013 5,256 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2013 5,256 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 4,041 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 892 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 31 May 2011 892 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 1 Jun 2010 97,003 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 97,003 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 92,528 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 90,158 miles

both near side tyres side walls slightly cracked

Fail 31 May 2008 90,158 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both near side tyres side walls slightly cracked

Fail 30 May 2007 88,341 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 May 2007 88,341 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 85,343 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 85,343 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 May 2005 83,158 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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B78 RLJ is a 1985 Volkswagen Camper in Beige with a 1,913cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 B78 RLJ, 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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B78 RLJ is a 1985 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 10 January 1985.

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