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LRN 806T

1978 Volkswagen Camper Van

White Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2016
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

87,044 mi
Last recorded87,044 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2017
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Camper Van53,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLRN 806T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper Van
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 23 Aug 2017 87,044 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from offsid to near side (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 23 Jun 2016 87,044 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

Offside Steering component fractured and unserviceable steering idler bracket (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front slight cracking tyre

Nearside Front suspension bump stop near end of travel

Nearside Rear Inner slight cracking

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear end dust cover (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front suspension bump stop near end of travel

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Jun 2015 87,044 miles

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

Oil leak

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

exhaust system and mountings deteriorating

n/s and o/s front tyres,cracking on walls,no cords expossed

Pass 27 Jun 2015 87,044 miles

Oil leak

exhaust system and mountings deteriorating

n/s and o/s front tyres,cracking on walls,no cords expossed

Pass 23 Jun 2014 87,044 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Fail 19 Jun 2013 87,044 miles

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

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

n/s front tyre wall small crackes, cords not expossed

Pass 19 Jun 2013 87,044 miles

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

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s front tyre wall small crackes, cords not expossed

Pass 29 Jun 2012 87,044 miles

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

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

Slight corrosion to both front brake discs

Slight cracking to N/S/Front tyre.

Pass 25 Jun 2011 87,044 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 87,044 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

chassis slightly corroded

front and rear suspension components slightly corroded

front brake discs slightly pitted

Fail 25 Jun 2010 87,044 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

chassis slightly corroded

front and rear suspension components slightly corroded

front brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 23 May 2009 87,044 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

O/S steering drop arm bush slightly worn

Fail 23 May 2009 87,044 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

O/S steering drop arm bush slightly worn

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 87,044 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 16 Jun 2008 87,044 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering component fractured and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 87,044 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 87,044 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

all brake pipes and brake flex ends very corroded

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Camper Van?

Based on 20,778 MOT tests across 1,413 vehicles.

68.6%
Pass Rate
1,173
Miles/Year
61
Year Lifespan
1,413
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,322
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 857
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 815
Stop lamp not working 626
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 558
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LRN 806T is a 1978 Volkswagen Camper Van in White with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

Across all 1978 Volkswagen Camper Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 53,480 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 Van fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 1,322 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LRN 806T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Camper Van typically stays on UK roads for around 61 years. At 48 years old, this Volkswagen Camper Van is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LRN 806T registered?

LRN 806T is a 1978 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 18 August 1978.

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