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F835 JUD

1989 Volkswagen Camper

Red Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

178,675 mi
Last recorded178,675 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Camper115,510 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF835 JUD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 178,675 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 23 Jun 2025 178,671 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 27 Jul 2022 177,735 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated weeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

boot struts will not hold weight of boot lid

Pass 18 Jun 2021 177,208 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2020 176,232 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement torsion arm bushes starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Jun 2020 176,232 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement torsion arm bushes starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 175,588 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 174,396 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2017 174,395 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 173,605 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

o/s hand brake outer cable deteriorated

underbody surface rust

Pass 24 Jul 2014 172,742 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight imbalance in rear foot & bhand brake operation

slight underbody surface rust

Fail 24 Jul 2014 172,742 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight imbalance in rear foot & bhand brake operation

slight underbody surface rust

Pass 24 Apr 2013 169,711 miles

n/s/f link rod rubber perished

n/s/f top suspension ball joint rubber boot perished

o/s/f link rod rubber perished

o/s/f top suspension arm ball joint rubber perished

o/s/r c.v gaiter starting to split

o/s/r wing rusty

slave cylinder rusty

trailer for light does not work (not 7 or 13 pin)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 168,268 miles

Suspension rubbers perishing

Pass 6 Apr 2011 166,539 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

some underbody surface rust & brake compensator valve body rusty

Fail 6 Apr 2011 166,539 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

some underbody surface rust & brake compensator valve body rusty

Fail 8 Mar 2010

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 164,291 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Fail 19 Jan 2009 162,153 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 162,153 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2008 160,132 miles

Front Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

brake pedal rubber wearing

underbudy surface rust

Pass 13 Feb 2007 158,537 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 156,206 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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F835 JUD is a 1989 Volkswagen Camper in Red with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 F835 JUD, 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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F835 JUD is a 1989 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 27 April 1989.

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