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B814 XOW

1985 Volkswagen Camper

Blue Petrol 1888cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2022
Tests23 (10 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate43.5%

Mileage

322,344 mi
Last recorded322,344 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2024
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Camper62,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB814 XOW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,888cc

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MOT History

10 pass 13 fail
Fail 4 Sep 2024 322,344 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Steering column attachment defective Moves side to side (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire Leaking onto exhaust manifold (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Coolant leak Evidence of leak

Fog lamp tell tale incorrect colour

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both (5.3.2 (d))

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

Front bumper slightly loose

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both (5.3.2 (d))

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

Under carriage corroded

Fail 7 Jun 2023 322,263 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted Both end caps missing (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle Identification Number not displayed (0.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working Unable to turn off once on (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Brake back plate corroded

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

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Brake back plate corroded away

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both (5.3.2 (d))

Rear fog lamp tell tale incorrect colour

Under carriage corroded

Fail 22 Jun 2022 322,160 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced on the outer sill and body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front brake back plate corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2021 321,461 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Body panel corroded but unlikely to cause injury

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Jul 2021 321,461 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Body panel corroded but unlikely to cause injury

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Oct 2016 318,484 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 317,365 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

underside weak

Fail 5 Oct 2015 317,365 miles

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

underside weak

Fail 11 Mar 2015 132,984 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

front backing plates discs corroded badly

Fail 23 Oct 2013 315,515 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

intermitant fault horn/

Pass 23 Oct 2013 315,515 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

intermitant fault horn/

Pass 1 Nov 2012 31,080 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 307,612 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 307,609 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/f brake discs back plate has part missing and corroded

Pass 28 May 2010 28,730 miles

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

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

front o/side back plate part missing

Fail 19 May 2010 28,730 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

front o/side back plate part missing

Fail 4 Aug 2009 28,710 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 28,488 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 28,469 miles

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre badly perished

Pass 23 Jul 2007 280,257 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 280,137 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2006 277,440 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 277,440 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Both rear tyres perishing and have low tread

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside rear body corroded near suspension mount

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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B814 XOW is a 1985 Volkswagen Camper in Blue with a 1,888cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 43.5%.

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 B814 XOW, 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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B814 XOW is a 1985 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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