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C742 WLJ

1985 Volkswagen Camper

Blue Diesel 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

99,008 mi
Last recorded99,008 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2022
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Camper62,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC742 WLJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2022 99,008 miles

Corrosion to front & rear suspension component.

Front & rear cross-member corroded has holes.

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

Off side rear handbrake cable corroded.

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside front sill corroded has holes.

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

Under body corrosion.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2022 98,988 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion to front & rear suspension component.

Front & rear cross-member corroded has holes.

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

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

Off side rear handbrake cable corroded.

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside front sill corroded has holes.

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

Under body corrosion.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 96,277 miles

Both front foot wells corroded has holes.

Corrosion to front & rear suspension component.

Front cross member corroded has holes.

Holes due to corrosion under both rear lamps.

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

Off side sill corroded has holes.

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

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

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

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

Under body corroded.

Fail 10 Aug 2021 96,277 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Both front foot wells corroded has holes.

Corrosion to front & rear suspension component.

Front cross member corroded has holes.

Holes due to corrosion under both rear lamps.

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

Off side sill corroded has holes.

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

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

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

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

Under body corroded.

Pass 29 Jul 2020 93,909 miles

Corroded hole near adjacent gear stick.

Corrosion and holes to both passenger and drivers step.

Corrosion to under body.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs showing corrosion. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Front cross member corroded and has holes.

Front and rear suspension components corroded.

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Corroded to sill near to wish bone mounting point. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Inner tie rod end has slight play.

Offside Inner sill corroded and has holes.

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oily. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2020 93,907 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both outer pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Corroded hole near adjacent gear stick.

Corrosion and holes to both passenger and drivers step.

Corrosion to under body.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs showing corrosion. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Front cross member corroded and has holes.

Front and rear suspension components corroded.

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Corroded to sill near to wish bone mounting point. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Inner tie rod end has slight play.

Offside Inner sill corroded and has holes.

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oily. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 91,982 miles

Corrosion and holes to both passenger and drivers step.

Corrosion to front and rear suspension components.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front outer pads. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front cross member corroded and has holes.

Nearside Nearside sill corroded has holes.

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on outer side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Offside sill corroded and has holes.

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

Under body corrosion.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

corroded hole near adjacent gear stick

Pass 9 Aug 2018 91,064 miles

Near side sill corroded has hole.

Corrosion to front & rear suspension component.

Evidence of repair to off side sill.

Front cross member corroded has holes.

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

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

Off side front step corroded & has holes.

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

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

Screen wash bottle leaking.

Under body corrosion.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2018 91,060 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision Excessively corroded under neath wheel arch. (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision Excessively corroded under neath wheel arch. (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion to front & rear suspension component.

Evidence of repair to off side sill.

Front cross member corroded has holes.

Near side sill corroded has hole.

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

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

Off side front step corroded & has holes.

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

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

Screen wash bottle leaking.

Under body corrosion.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2017 88,269 miles

Hazard slow but acceptable.

Near side front tyre & Near side rear tyre has slight ware to inner edges.

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front under neath wheel arch. (5.2.6)

Some corrosion to front & rear suspension component.

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

Fail 10 Aug 2017 88,269 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Hazard slow but acceptable.

Near side front tyre & Near side rear tyre has slight ware to inner edges.

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front under neath wheel arch. (5.2.6)

Some corrosion to front & rear suspension component.

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 85,875 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 85,875 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 85,557 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2015 85,557 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 15 May 2014 84,352 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 7 May 2014 84,352 miles

Front Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 82,812 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 80,464 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 77,556 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2009 73,166 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 71,177 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 62,298 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

steering rack slight play

Fail 6 Dec 2007 61,523 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 6 Dec 2006 57,860 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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C742 WLJ is a 1985 Volkswagen Camper in Blue with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 C742 WLJ, 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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C742 WLJ is a 1985 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 25 November 1985.

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