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E835 EDV

1987 Volkswagen Camper Van

White Petrol 2100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2019
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

48,394 mi
Last recorded48,394 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2018
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Camper Van117,116 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE835 EDV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper Van
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,100cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2018 48,394 miles

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

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

nearside outer sill corroded (not within a prescribed area)

Pass 14 Jun 2017 47,183 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak gearbox oil ()

offside and nearside front floors heavily undersealed

Fail 14 Jun 2017 47,183 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak gearbox oil ()

offside and nearside front floors heavily undersealed

Pass 13 Jun 2016 45,773 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

weld repairs to front floors appear to have been carried out from inside of the vehicle

Fail 13 Jun 2016 45,773 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not working (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

weld repairs to front floors appear to have been carried out from inside of the vehicle

Pass 6 May 2015 45,273 miles

Nearside Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

play in front anti roll bar bushes.

slight play in o/s+n/s/r wheel bearings.

transmission fluid leak.

Fail 1 May 2015 45,273 miles

Nearside Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

play in front anti roll bar bushes.

slight play in o/s+n/s/r wheel bearings.

transmission fluid leak.

Fail 26 Jan 2015 45,273 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

play in front anti roll bar bushes.

slight play in o/s bottom ball joint.

slight play in o/s+n/s/r wheel bearings.

transmission fluid leak.

Pass 26 Nov 2013 43,258 miles

Offside Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

cut/damage to n/s/f tyre not to chords yet.

n/s/f tyre almost perished not to chords yet.

o/s/f fuel tank breather hose deteriorating.

o/s/r exhaust cracked+minor leak.

play in front anti roll bar bushes.

Fail 9 Nov 2013 43,258 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Offside Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

cut/damage to n/s/f tyre not to chords yet.

n/s/f tyre almost perished perished not to chords yet.

o/s/f fuel tank breather hose deteriorated.

o/s/r exhaust minor cracked/minor leak.

play in front anti roll bar bushes.

Pass 22 Nov 2012 41,372 miles

COOLANT LEAK IN RADIATOR AREA

Oil leak from gearbox area

Fail 14 Nov 2012 41,369 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

COOLANT LEAK IN RADIATOR AREA

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Camper Van?

Based on 20,778 MOT tests across 1,413 vehicles.

68.6%
Pass Rate
1,173
Miles/Year
61
Year Lifespan
1,413
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,322
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 857
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 815
Stop lamp not working 626
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 558
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E835 EDV is a 1987 Volkswagen Camper Van in White with a 2,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1987 Volkswagen Camper Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 117,116 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 Van fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 1,322 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E835 EDV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Camper Van typically stays on UK roads for around 61 years. At 39 years old, this Volkswagen Camper Van is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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E835 EDV is a 1987 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 31 December 1987.

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