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J811 EMB

1991 Volkswagen Campervan

White Petrol 2100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2025
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

137,175 mi
Last recorded137,175 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2024
Typical for 1991 Volkswagen Campervan108,315 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ811 EMB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCampervan
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,100cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2024 137,175 miles

Front all front steering components corroded

Front all front suspension components heavily corroded

Rear all rear suspension components heavily corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2023 137,174 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front heavy corrosion to front suspension inc components

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear heavy corrosion to rear suspension inc components

all suspension bushes perished

Pass 1 Aug 2022 137,117 miles

corrosion to nearside step

corrosion to underside

heavy corrosion to front and rear suspension

Pass 26 Aug 2021 136,841 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2021 136,841 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 135,892 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened multiple (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2020 135,892 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened multiple (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 135,031 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced steps (6.1.1 (c) (i))

body and underfloor slight corrosion

underfloor suspension components corroded

Fail 17 Jul 2019 135,023 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced corner/ underfloor to inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced corner/ underfloor to inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced steps (6.1.1 (c) (i))

body and underfloor slight corrosion

underfloor suspension components corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2018 134,681 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

underfloor slight corrosion

Fail 19 Jul 2018 134,681 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

underfloor slight corrosion

Pass 20 Jul 2017 134,238 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear to t piece (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 134,042 miles

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

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

underfloor slight corrosion

Pass 6 Aug 2015 133,492 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 132,698 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 131,690 miles

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT SUSPENSION TIE BAR RUBBERS STARTING TO PERISH AND SPLIT.

Pass 22 Jun 2012 131,059 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corosion o/s + n/s/f door steps

o/s/f lower arm inner bush displaced

Fail 18 Jun 2012 131,054 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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 Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corosion o/s + n/s/f door steps

o/s/f lower arm inner bush displaced

Pass 10 Sep 2010 128,537 miles

nearside front wheel bearing play

offside rear tyre condition

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front footsteps rusted

steering column upper bearing worn

Fail 2 Sep 2010 128,537 miles

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

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

front footsteps rusted

Pass 8 Dec 2008 123,919 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2008 123,919 miles

Brake cable locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 119,718 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 119,712 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2006 113,766 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 113,762 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2005 109,289 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2005 109,289 miles

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

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Campervan?

Based on 12,604 MOT tests across 870 vehicles.

68.4%
Pass Rate
1,115
Miles/Year
61
Year Lifespan
870
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 811
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 659
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 519
Stop lamp not working 381
position lamp(s) not working 380
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J811 EMB is a 1991 Volkswagen Campervan in White with a 2,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1991 Volkswagen Campervan models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 108,315 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 Campervan fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 811 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J811 EMB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Campervan typically stays on UK roads for around 61 years. At 35 years old, this Volkswagen Campervan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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J811 EMB is a 1991 Volkswagen Campervan, first registered on 11 September 1991.

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