MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
55,251 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
body work in poor condition
engine oil leak
exhaust bracket broken
sills corroded
Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
body work in poor condition
engine oil leak
exhaust bracket broken
sills corroded
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
coil springs corroded
front to rear floor pans corroded
general underside corroded
oil leak
rear exhaust corroded
rear suspension arm corroded
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS
Oil leak
front o/s brake discs scored excess
front to rear floor pans slight corroded
genral underside slight coorded
n/s and o/s front to rear chassis rails slight correded
rear bumper n/s under wheel arch slight cooorded
both front anti roll bar link bushes poor condition
both front door steps been welded front inside out sides poor
front to rear metal brake pipes forming rust
genaral corrosion under sides and body
n/s front brake pipe forming rust
n/s front inner wheel arch genaral corrosiion
passanger seat poor condition
slight play in both front wheel bearings
slight play in steering colum
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
slight play in steering colum
both front anti roll bar link bushes poor condition
both front door steps been welded front inside out sides poor
front to rear metal brake pipes forming rust
genaral corrosion under sides and body
n/s front brake pipe forming rust
n/s front inner wheel arch genaral corrosiion
passanger seat poor condition
slight play in both front wheel bearings
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Oil leak
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
corrosion forming on underside sills/suspension etc
limited vison on brake pads
play in passenger seat
poor headlight beam patterns
slight play in steering column/steering wheel
welding repairs carried out to front inner door steps/floor pans etc (been welded from inside)
Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Outer Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Oil leak
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
corrosion forming on underside sills/suspension etc
limited vison on brake pads
play in passenger seat
poor headlight beam patterns
slight play in steering column/steering wheel
welding repairs carried out to front inner door steps/floor pans etc (been welded from inside)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
corrosion forming on and under van
metal brake pipes starting to corroded in places
offside front tyre badly worn inner edge
play in drivers seat
poor beam patterns
welding repairs carried out to front inner door steps/floor pans etc (been welded from inside)
Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
corrosion forming on and under van
metal brake pipes starting to corroded in places
offside front tyre badly worn inner edge
play in drivers seat
poor beam patterns
welding repairs carried out to front inner door steps/floor pans etc (been welded from inside)
corosion forming rear end not with in stress points
front both sides lower armfront pushes are perishing
oil leak
passengers seat belt is in poor condition
slight play front d rubbers
slight play front wheel bearings
slight play rear wheel bearings
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
corosion forming rear end not with in stress points
front both sides lower armfront pushes are perishing
oil leak
passengers seat belt is in poor condition
slight play front d rubbers
slight play front wheel bearings
slight play rear wheel bearings
body damage
corrosion underside of vehicle
front anti roll bar bushes slightly worn
fuel filler pipes poor
oil leak
sliding door corroded
slight perishing front brake hoses
slight play inner rack loints
slight play n/s/f wheel bearing
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
body damage
corrosion underside of vehicle
front anti roll bar bushes slightly worn
fuel filler pipes poor
oil leak
sliding door corroded
slight perishing front brake hoses
slight play inner rack loints
slight play n/s/f wheel bearing
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
both front door steps in poor condition
slight play in n/s/f seat runner
slight play in o/s/f inner rack joint
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
both front door steps in poor condition
slight play in n/s/f seat runner
slight play in o/s/f inner rack joint
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
front floor pan corroded and holed (not within 30cms of steering etc
front wiper blades poor condition
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Camper?
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BUA 290X is a 1982 Volkswagen Camper in Green with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.
Across all 1982 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 56,135 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 BUA 290X, 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 44 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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BUA 290X is a 1982 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 31 December 1982.
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