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B839 COP

1985 Volkswagen Camper

Red Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

44,350 mi
Last recorded44,350 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2021
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Camper62,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB839 COP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2021 44,350 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 42,866 miles

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

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

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

front 0/s wing corroded at bottom

surface rust on underbody

Pass 16 Oct 2019 41,879 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 39,430 miles

nearside and offside outer sills corroding.

slight blow rear exhaust.

Pass 22 Sep 2017 36,227 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 14 Sep 2017 36,207 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing. (2.4.A.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

nearside and offside outer sills corroding.

Pass 15 Sep 2016 32,571 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 32,571 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 30,301 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 9 Sep 2015 30,301 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate very dull (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate very dull (1.1.C.1e)

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 26,224 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

floors corroding

nearside and offside front steps corroded and plated

nearside and offside outer sills corroding

offside handbrake cable deteriorating

Fail 18 Sep 2014 26,222 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

floors corroding

nearside and offside front steps corroded and plated

nearside and offside outer sills corroding

offside handbrake cable deteriorating

Pass 20 Sep 2013 22,670 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust corroded and slight blow.

Fail 18 Sep 2013 22,666 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust corroded and slight blow.

Pass 8 Sep 2012 18,653 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 18,055 miles

slight bind on offside front brake.

Pass 7 Jul 2008 16,516 miles

brake discs worn

front seats security

offside mirror security

rear number plate condition

slight play in steering column

Fail 4 Jul 2008 16,575 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

front seats security

offside mirror security

rear number plate condition

rear silencer security

slight play in steering column

Pass 5 May 2007 13,245 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 3 May 2006 12,459 miles

right rear inner arch corrosion

top column bush play

front panel corrosion

front spoiler insecure

headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

indicators dim

left front wheel bearing play

left quarter panel holed

rear wheel bearing play

right front wheel rim slight buckle

Fail 3 May 2006 12,459 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

front panel corrosion

front spoiler insecure

headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

indicators dim

left front wheel bearing play

left quarter panel holed

oil light on

rear wheel bearin g play

right front wheel rim slight buckle

right rear inner arch corrosion

top column bush play

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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B839 COP is a 1985 Volkswagen Camper in Red with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 B839 COP, 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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B839 COP is a 1985 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 10 January 1985.

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