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B817 OKV

1985 Volkswagen Camper

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2024
Tests29 (15 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate51.7%

Mileage

39,185 mi
Last recorded39,185 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2023
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Camper62,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB817 OKV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

15 pass 14 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2023 39,185 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2023 39,182 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced valance (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced valance (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 25 May 2021 37,795 miles
Fail 24 May 2021 37,795 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system to nearside (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 16 Nov 2020 37,794 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users coolent (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected arm front outer bush (inner wheel arch) (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected arm front outer bush (inside wheel arch) (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer sill corroded

Rear bumper valance corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2019 37,708 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2019 37,708 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 May 2017 36,070 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 36,006 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 21,127 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 21,126 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 3,364 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

SLIGHT CRACKING TO N/S/F TYRE

Fail 10 Mar 2015 3,346 miles

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

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

SLIGHT CRACKING TO N/S/F TYRE

Pass 3 Jun 2014 2,684 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 98,283 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 95,817 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 95,817 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 93,999 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 93,999 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 93,999 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 20 May 2009 93,999 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 15 May 2009 93,999 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 May 2008 93,999 miles

exhaust manifold has one nut missing on both sides but secure

nearside and offside front brake pipes to calipers starting to rust

nearside front seatbelt has slight nick in webbing

Fail 14 May 2008 93,999 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

exhaust manifold has one nut missing on both sides but secure

nearside and offside front brake pipes to calipers starting to rust

nearside front seatbelt has slight nick in webbing

Pass 1 Jun 2007 93,999 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 93,999 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 3 May 2007 93,999 miles

Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2006 93,355 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 4 Apr 2006 93,351 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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B817 OKV is a 1985 Volkswagen Camper in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.7%.

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 B817 OKV, 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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B817 OKV is a 1985 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 5 February 1985.

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