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G493 XPK

1985 Volkswagen Camper

Cream Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

319,915 mi
Last recorded319,915 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2014
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Camper62,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG493 XPK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1985
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2014 319,915 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 318,416 miles

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

nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 13 Jun 2011 315,927 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 315,922 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 312,560 miles

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 11 Jun 2010 312,559 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 312,028 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 312,028 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 8 Jul 2008 308,762 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 308,762 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 308,762 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 308,762 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front spotlamp lens glass missing

nearside front tyre feathered on outer edge

offside door mirror deteriorating

severe oil leak at engine ; leak at turbo

Pass 29 Jun 2006 308,762 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 308,762 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

THROTTLE PEDAL BROKEN

oil leak

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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G493 XPK is a 1985 Volkswagen Camper in Cream with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1985 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.8% with a typical mileage of 62,636 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 G493 XPK, 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 41 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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G493 XPK is a 1985 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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