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SGO 858L

1985 Volkswagen Camper

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

57,956 mi
Last recorded57,956 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2020
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Camper62,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSGO 858L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2020 57,956 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

horn secures with cable ties

Fail 18 Nov 2020 57,956 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insulation so damaged or deteriorated it is likely to cause a short-circuit (4.11 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

horn secures with cable ties

Pass 30 May 2019 55,578 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 52,585 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2017 52,583 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 48,569 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 46,306 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 43,520 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 43,517 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2012 38,375 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 36,366 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2011 36,366 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

o/s/r fog lamp missing

Pass 18 Aug 2009 75,334 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 75,091 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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SGO 858L is a 1985 Volkswagen Camper in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1985 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.8% with a typical mileage of 62,636 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 SGO 858L, 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 41 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SGO 858L registered?

SGO 858L is a 1985 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 3 July 1985.

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