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M740 SJM

1995 Volkswagen Camper

Green Diesel 2384cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2023
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

162,398 mi
Last recorded162,398 miles
Recorded on30 May 2022
Typical for 1995 Volkswagen Camper135,475 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM740 SJM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,384cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 30 May 2022 162,398 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust tail pipe corroded

Fail 18 May 2022 162,383 miles

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

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust tail pipe corroded

Pass 13 May 2021 161,111 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2021 161,098 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working with switch in side light possition (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working with switch in sidelight possition (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 156,965 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2019 156,950 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 155,737 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

nearside inner step rusty

Fail 5 Jul 2018 155,737 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

nearside inner step rusty

Pass 22 Jun 2017 154,034 miles

o/s drag link fouling coolant hose

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

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

exhaust supported with cable ties

Fail 21 Jun 2017 154,020 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

exhaust supported with cable ties

o/s drag link fouling coolant hose

Fail 1 Jun 2017 153,993 miles

Battery insecure behind passenger seat battery and tray insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

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

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Offside Front drag link fouling coolant pipe

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

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

rear exhaust supported with cable ties

vehicle under trays fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 24 Oct 2015 153,364 miles

bind on o/s/r brake

o/s/r park brake low effort

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 153,073 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 152,571 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 151,550 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 151,550 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 150,959 miles

throttle sticking

Fail 13 Jun 2011 150,954 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

throttle sticking

Pass 10 May 2010 147,542 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2010 147,443 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2009 140,546 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 140,546 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 19 May 2009 140,547 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 7 May 2008 139,552 miles

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

n/s/r tyre starting to perish

Fail 7 May 2008 139,552 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/r tyre starting to perish

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2007 136,444 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 126,319 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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M740 SJM is a 1995 Volkswagen Camper in Green with a 2,384cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1995 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 135,475 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 M740 SJM, 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 31 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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M740 SJM is a 1995 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 20 March 1995.

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