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UVW 871R

1995 Volkswagen Camper

Pink Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

38,412 mi
Last recorded38,412 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2024
Typical for 1995 Volkswagen Camper135,475 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUVW 871R
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1995
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2024 38,412 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch/floor area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Underside covered in undersill

Fail 14 Feb 2024 38,411 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch/floor area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Underside covered in undersill

Pass 18 Jun 2021 38,305 miles

General under body corrosion

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

Pass 17 Jun 2020 38,207 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 38,042 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 37,789 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 37,410 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 371,465 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 369,764 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2015 369,764 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 366,435 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2013 366,430 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 365,757 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 3 Jul 2012 365,712 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jul 2011 365,038 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2011 365,030 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5) DANGEROUS

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

O/S/F Brake disc corroded

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 363,131 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 20 Apr 2010 363,131 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2009 359,717 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 2 Apr 2009 359,717 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 355,916 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front number plate slightly deterorated

Fail 26 Feb 2007 355,916 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 355,259 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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UVW 871R is a 1995 Volkswagen Camper in Pink with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 UVW 871R, 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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UVW 871R is a 1995 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 1 December 1995.

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