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BRU 275K

1985 Volkswagen Camper

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

9,457 mi
Last recorded9,457 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2017
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Camper62,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBRU 275K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2017 9,457 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 8,541 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 6,873 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 6,590 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 4,089 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 4,074 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Radius arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 1,920 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 1,808 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 571 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 98,387 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 21 Jul 2010 98,355 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 98,899 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 98,887 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 92,446 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 91,197 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 91,187 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2006 89,968 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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BRU 275K is a 1985 Volkswagen Camper in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BRU 275K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BRU 275K registered?

BRU 275K is a 1985 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 6 November 1985.

Is BRU 275K safe to buy?

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