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FKH 284Y

1982 Volkswagen Camper

Yellow Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

100,184 mi
Last recorded100,184 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Camper56,135 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFKH 284Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1982
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 100,184 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 98,938 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 98,815 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 98,383 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule covered in grease. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 96,123 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 95,976 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 95,931 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 95,070 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

n/s/front door step corroding

Fail 8 Jun 2015 95,021 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

n/s/front door step corroding

Pass 29 May 2014 93,901 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 93,320 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 93,319 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 91,609 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 91,609 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 90,198 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 20 Jul 2011 90,113 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

offside front brake pipe slight kinked

Fail 15 Jul 2011 90,102 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 87,577 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 86,962 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2010 86,962 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2009 84,725 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 82,688 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 79,789 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 79,759 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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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FKH 284Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Camper in Yellow with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 1982 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 56,135 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 FKH 284Y, 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 44 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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FKH 284Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 21 October 1982.

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