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WYN 83S

1985 Volkswagen Type 2 Camper

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2025
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

63,371 mi
Last recorded63,371 miles
Recorded on8 May 2024
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWYN 83S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 2 Camper
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc
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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 May 2024 63,371 miles
Fail 3 May 2024 63,371 miles

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

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

o/s/f door lock loose

Pass 10 May 2021 62,856 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2021 62,829 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill x2 (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front vehicle front panel heavily holed and corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

vehicle floor pans corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2019 60,199 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 58,146 miles

Front both brake hoses deteriorated

Fail 16 Jul 2018 58,146 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Front both brake hoses deteriorated

Pass 22 Jul 2017 57,503 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all ferules slightly corroded (3.6.B.4e)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front disc slightly corroded (3.5.1i)

general corrosion to front and rear body and chassis not affecting steering or suspension and not within any prescribed areas

temporary type locking fuel cap fitted

Fail 15 Aug 2016 57,490 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded crossmember 2 patches (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill not fully seam welded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill 2 patches (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion step at whhel arch (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 56,387 miles

offside step corroding

Fail 3 Jun 2014 56,384 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

offside step corroding

Pass 27 Jun 2013 55,599 miles

Both front sill/steps are heavily corroded

The indicators fail to self cancel

Fail 18 Jun 2013 55,572 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Both front sill/steps are heavily corroded

The indicators fail to self cancel

Pass 9 Jul 2012 53,380 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

battery insecure

corrosion/repairs to front axle

corrosion/repairs to front inner cab steps

corrosion/repairs to nearside front inner wheel arch

corrosion/repairs to offside front inner wheel arch

lower engine tin ware missing

nearside rear inner driveshaft gaiter split

offside rear head to exhaust nut missing

slight noise offside front wheel bearing

slight play in steering centre pin bush

Pass 17 Jun 2011 41,461 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 41,459 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 May 2006 31,742 miles

drivers seat cusion damaged

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Type 2 Camper?

Based on 1,526 MOT tests across 117 vehicles.

68.0%
Pass Rate
1,055
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
117
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 122
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 94
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 71
position lamp(s) not working 60
Stop lamp not working 54
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WYN 83S is a 1985 Volkswagen Type 2 Camper in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Type 2 Camper fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 122 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WYN 83S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Type 2 Camper typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 41 years old, this Volkswagen Type 2 Camper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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WYN 83S is a 1985 Volkswagen Type 2 Camper, first registered on 19 August 1985.

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