MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
203,776 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Under body corrosion age related
Engine cover and under tray fitted
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Under body and suspension comp exhaust and brake comp corroded age related
Covers Fitted On Sills Inner & Outer & Underseal
Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted
Under-chassis, Suspension, Exhaust & Brake components corroded.
Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front jacking point has slight corrosion
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front jacking point has slight corrosion
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front jacking point has slight corrosion
Centre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Inner Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Inner Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Centre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
both front brake reaction rod rubbers perished
both o/s/r and n/s/r coil spring lower mountings corroding
front passenger seat removed
n/s/r driveshaft gaiter split
o/s/f brake disc back plate corroded
one o/s/r wheel studs short
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Nearside Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Centre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
both front brake reaction rod rubbers perished
both o/s/r and n/s/r coil spring lower mountings corroding
corrosion near battery tray
n/s/r driveshaft gaiter split
o/s/f brake disc back plate corroded
one o/s/r wheel studs short
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
corrosion to both front cab door steps
corrosion to inner sills
corrosion to nearside front inner wheel arch
corrsion to nearside rear inner corner valance
offside front tyre sidewall damaged
offside rear outer drive shaft gaiter split
temp repair to rear exhaust hanger
wipers poor condition
for previous advisories see test number 156943122218
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test
Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
front number plate damaged
front valance behind bumper corroded
metal brake pipes over tank corroded
n/s rear outer cv gaitor perished
n/s rear tyre heavily perished on outer sidewall
spare wheel dangerous
wipers perished
Oil leak
Spare tyre defective
corrosion to both front cab steps
corrosion to offside outer sill
corrosion/holed nearside front inner wheel arch
front/rear number plates cracked
lower part of front panel corroded
nearside front tyre wearing outer edge
rear bumper corroded
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Oil leak
Spare tyre defective
corrosion to both front cab steps
corrosion to offside outer sill
corrosion/holed nearside front inner wheel arch
front/rear number plates cracked
lower part of front panel corroded
nearside front tyre wearing outer edge
rear bumper corroded
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Both outer handbrake cables damaged
Metal brake pipes tp front rusty
Offside front and nearside rear brakes binding slightly
Spare tyre totally U/S
front number plate damaged
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Corrosion to all outer body panels , front floor steps inner arches etc.
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside front brake binding.
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear bumper missing an d coffside corner bumper insecure.
Tow ball not fitted at time of test , towbar electrics insecure.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
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E282 GPV is a 1987 Volkswagen Camper in Blue with a 1,715cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.
Across all 1987 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 126,158 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 E282 GPV, 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 39 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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E282 GPV is a 1987 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 5 October 1987.
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