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LCR 435E

1984 Volkswagen Camper

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

36,078 mi
Last recorded36,078 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 1984 Volkswagen Camper73,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLCR 435E
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 36,078 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 34,974 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 34,500 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 34,184 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 33,231 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2020 33,230 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2019 32,320 miles

shields limiting inspection

Pass 17 May 2018 30,813 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 29,729 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 29,728 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2015 29,728 miles

o/s/f inner arch slight corrosion

Pass 1 Jun 2015 29,728 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 29,728 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Excessive corrosion and holed to the offside front to mid under sill area

Pass 13 May 2014 29,728 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 29,728 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 May 2013 29,728 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 29,728 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 29,728 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 29,278 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 27,187 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 25,149 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 23,426 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 16,152 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 16,136 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Feb 2006 11,432 miles

oil leak

Fail 15 Feb 2006 11,432 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front axle beam weld repairs

front axle lowering plate weld quality

right front flexi hose clamp bolt missing

seatbelt mounts

slight front hub play

steering column play

steering idler play

steering stiff

suspension lowered

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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LCR 435E is a 1984 Volkswagen Camper in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 1984 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 73,183 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 LCR 435E, 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 42 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LCR 435E registered?

LCR 435E is a 1984 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 1 November 1984.

Is LCR 435E safe to buy?

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