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F65 VJS

1989 Volkswagen Camper

Blue Petrol 1715cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2023
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,358 mi
Last recorded130,358 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2022
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Camper115,510 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF65 VJS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,715cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2022 130,358 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2022 130,348 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has a fracture which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering suspension arm mounting (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Apr 2015 130,317 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f seat belt mount welded to body

Fail 3 Apr 2015 130,317 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f seat belt mount welded to body

Pass 19 Jul 2013 129,602 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front tyres cracking

n/s door step holed

n/s/f jacking point holed

under side corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2012 127,729 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front jacking point holed

both rear chassis legs corroded

n/s/f tyre cracking

under side coated with under seal

Pass 11 Aug 2011 126,994 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

both front jacking points holed

both rear chassis legs rusty

under side coated with under seal

Pass 11 Aug 2010 123,860 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear chassis legs rusty

Fail 17 Jul 2010 123,842 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear chassis legs rusty

Pass 17 Jul 2009 118,921 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 25 Jun 2009 118,582 miles

Centre Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 113,587 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2007 109,816 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 109,815 miles

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

fuel tank damp and covered with underseal

Pass 26 Jun 2006 102,820 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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F65 VJS is a 1989 Volkswagen Camper in Blue with a 1,715cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1989 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 115,510 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 F65 VJS, 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 37 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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F65 VJS is a 1989 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 7 June 1989.

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