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J884 MTA

1991 Volkswagen Camper

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2025
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

106,287 mi
Last recorded106,287 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2024
Typical for 1991 Volkswagen Camper111,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ884 MTA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2024 106,287 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 9 Dec 2024 106,287 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Exhaust and coolant leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Manifolds to heads (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185 14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Pass 15 Dec 2023 106,065 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (on limit) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2023 106,064 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (on limit) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 101,878 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2022 101,870 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure Handbrake cable (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure Handbrake cable (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 99,282 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 96,125 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d rubber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2020 96,125 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d rubber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 94,037 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2019 94,037 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185 14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Sep 2018 87,484 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 87,484 miles

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) play in steering rack inner parts (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2017 81,930 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 81,930 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 72,926 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 28 Jul 2016 72,926 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Sidewall damage (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Sidewall damage (4.1.D.1b)

N/S O/S Front brakes not visible

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 62,233 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 60,709 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2014 60,709 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 58,942 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 58,468 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 57,703 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 56,641 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 56,641 miles

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

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

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Jun 2005 55,209 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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J884 MTA is a 1991 Volkswagen Camper in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1991 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 111,638 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 J884 MTA, 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 35 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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J884 MTA is a 1991 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 31 October 1991.

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