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K487 SUS

1993 Volkswagen Camper

White Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2023
Tests30 (15 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

309,039 mi
Last recorded309,039 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2023
Typical for 1993 Volkswagen Camper123,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK487 SUS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 15 fail
Fail 11 Jul 2023 309,039 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2022 306,923 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil weeping (5.3.2 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner+outer sills,floors,front+rear inner wings/wheelboxes underside,suspension mountings etc showing corrosion/corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on limit,advise replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

inner sill,wheelbox/inner wing holed

Fail 30 Mar 2022 306,917 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced when position lights on (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced when position lights on (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Seat belt missing all rear apart from o/s buckle fitted at rear (7.1.2 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil weeping (5.3.2 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner+outer sills,floors,front+rear inner wings/wheelboxes underside,suspension mountings etc showing corrosion/corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on limit,advise replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

inner sill,wheelbox/inner wing holed

Fail 10 Mar 2022 306,910 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Seat belt missing all rear apart from o/s buckle (7.1.2 (a))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on limit (6.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil weeping (5.3.2 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both deteriorated (3.4 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front inner winggs,wheelboxes,inner+outer sills,floors,underside,suspension moutings etc showing corrosion/corroded etc (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure slightly (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure slightly (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on limit,advise replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust deteriorated

inner sill/front inner wing etc holed

Pass 19 Feb 2021 302,485 miles

Nearside Front Inner body component slightly loose arch corrosion

Nearside Front body not fully secure wing

Offside Front Inner vehicle structure is corroded

Offside Rear passenger door catch deteriorated so that the door cannot be readily opened or closed

Fail 22 Jan 2021 302,482 miles

Emissions not tested due to excessive co 600 (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Body not fully secure wing (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Body component slightly loose arch corrosion (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 292,644 miles

General underbody corrosion

Nearside rear tyre has nail in

Small chip in screen

Fail 6 Sep 2019 292,644 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive .65 to 1.20 hi (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective Not returning (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2016 291,086 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch area (2.4.A.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

vehicle under sealed

Pass 12 Dec 2015 290,823 miles

all under vehicle covered by substance unable to check properly-front discs wearing thin

front anti-roll bar link bushes slight play-front seats slight movement

inner rack boots deteriated-all cv boots deteriated

rear wheel bearings slight play-service and parking brake passed on limit

Fail 8 Dec 2015 290,823 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Steering rack insecure n/s/f rack boot (2.2.B.1a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front complete cross member panel holed (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s middle inner sill holed (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s/f inner to outter arch holed (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s/r rear inner arch to chasis leg holed (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s/r upper inner arch holed (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s/f inner arch upper holed (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s/f inner sill holed (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s/f inner to outter arch holed (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s/r complete inner to outter arch holed (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s/r rear inner arch to chasis leg holed (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear panel holed multiple places (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired o/s/f front inner arch inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 280,610 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 16 Sep 2014 280,610 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 271,075 miles

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

emissions slow to react

offside inner and outer sills corroded

Fail 30 Sep 2013 271,075 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

emissions slow to react

offside inner and outer sills corroded

Pass 29 Dec 2011 244,626 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2011 244,626 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 May 2011 227,046 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 227,045 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 May 2010 204,383 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 204,383 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 196,619 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both sills are rusty , and general underside rusty

Fail 12 Oct 2009 195,812 miles

Nearside 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 Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 174,491 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

temperary repair to brake lenz

Fail 21 Oct 2008 174,071 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

temperary repair to brake lenz

Pass 24 Oct 2007 169,100 miles

general underside corrosion & sill & wheel arches

Fail 22 Oct 2007 169,100 miles

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

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

general underside corrosion & sill & wheel arches

Pass 2 Nov 2006 156,590 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 156,590 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Inner Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

advise front pads low 80% worn

Pass 28 Oct 2005 137,498 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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K487 SUS is a 1993 Volkswagen Camper in White with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1993 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.1% with a typical mileage of 123,099 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 K487 SUS, 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 33 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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K487 SUS is a 1993 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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