MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
94,605 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
Front Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
n/s front inner sill corroded
n/s front under valance corroded
Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed and action impaired (2.4.B.1c)
Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)
Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed and fouling (2.4.B.1c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside front inner sill corroded but not within a prescribed area.
Nearside of front under vallance corroded but not within a prescribed area.
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Both rear suspension road springs splayed but not considered excessive at this time.
Engine cooling fan fouling coolant system pipe.
Front under vallence corroded but not within a prescribed area.
Heavy engine oil leaks.
Nearside and offside front inner wheel arches corroded but not within a prescribed area.
Play in offside front steering track rod end ball joint but not considered excessive at this time.
Service brake performance ONLY 50%, this is the minimum percentage for a MOT pass.
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
both front tyres worn on inner edge
most suspension bushes slightly perished
most suspension components corroded
most under body slightly corroded
nearside front crossmember corroded and holed
nearside rear outer tyre perished
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
both front tyres worn on inner edges
front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
most suspension component bushes etc slightly deteriorated
most underbody seams slightly corroded
n/s/f cross member holed and corroded
n/s/r tyre slightly perished
rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
copious amounts of underseal to chassis and floor
most suspension bushes slight perished due to age
most underbody components including brake pies,suspension &steering components slightly corroded
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Outer Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)
Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed and fouling (2.4.B.1c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Parking brake lever is fouling adjacent parts of the vehicle (3.1.6b)
Parking brake lever is located so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated from the driver's seat (3.1.3c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
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FCA 244S is a 1978 Volkswagen Camper in White with a 2,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1978 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 46,703 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 FCA 244S, 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 48 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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FCA 244S is a 1978 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 11 January 1978.
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