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SYE 774R

1985 Volkswagen Camper

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,179 mi
Last recorded60,179 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Camper62,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSYE 774R
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 60,179 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2025 60,037 miles

engine leaking oil onto exhaust system

Fail 4 Jun 2025 60,037 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip not fitted correctly (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))

engine leaking oil onto exhaust system

Pass 12 Jun 2024 59,680 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

No Rear Fog light fitted , vehicle date of 1st use is incorrect

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2024 59,660 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Jacking Point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front inner sill hole and corroded non-structural

Pass 11 Apr 2023 59,203 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

both rear shock absorbers corroded

Fail 28 Mar 2023 59,175 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

both rear shock absorbers corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2022 58,592 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Valve stem slightly damaged all four (5.2.3 (j))

front panel corroded around bumper

slight play in central steering pivot joint

Fail 30 Mar 2022 58,568 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play drag link arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

front panel corroded around bumper

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Valve stem slightly damaged all four (5.2.3 (j))

slight play in central steering pivot joint

Pass 16 Mar 2021 58,092 miles

Headlamps dip left - masks fitted at time of test

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

Slight wear in steering idler bush

Pass 16 May 2019 56,587 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2018 55,756 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 55,726 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch / sill end (2.4.A.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 24 May 2017 54,847 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 54,844 miles

Central Steering pivot point has excessive play steering idler (2.2.B.1g)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 May 2016 53,988 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 52,644 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

slight play in steering pivot

Pass 7 May 2014 51,615 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 17 May 2013 50,563 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 May 2013 50,559 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 May 2012 49,047 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Pass 25 May 2011 47,679 miles

nearside front tyre has a small cut in outer sidewall

Pass 29 Apr 2010 46,476 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 44,628 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 43,061 miles

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

small split n/s/r/ tyre tread

Pass 24 May 2007 39,977 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 39,936 miles

Nearside Front Axle beam cracked (2.5.A.5a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2005 39,904 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front and rear suspension units advanced corrosion, repairs evident. Excessive underbody corrosion outside prescribed areas. Steering idler worn to limit. Low effort offside parking brake.

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

Offisde front lower swivel worn.

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

Welded repairs to seatbelts very poor, just meets pass criteria

Pass 7 Jul 2005 39,904 miles

Front and rear suspension units advanced corrosion, repairs evident. Excessive underbody corrosion outside prescribed areas. Steering idler worn to limit. Low effort offside parking brake.

Offisde front lower swivel worn.

Welded repairs to seatbelts very poor, just meets pass criteria

Fail 30 Jun 2005 39,846 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder severely corroded (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

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

FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION UNITS ADVANCED CORROSION - REPAIRS EVIDENT. EXCESSIVE CORROSION O.S.SILL OUTSIDE PRESCRIBED AREAS. N.S.R WHEEL ARCH AND SILL BADLY CORRODED. STEERING IDLER WORN TO LIMIT

LOW EFFORT OS PARKING BRAKE

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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SYE 774R is a 1985 Volkswagen Camper in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SYE 774R, 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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SYE 774R is a 1985 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 1 October 1985.

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