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XEU 195K

1988 Volkswagen Camper

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2013
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

67,074 mi
Last recorded67,074 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2012
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Camper117,984 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXEU 195K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2012 67,074 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 67,073 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

NSR Tyre in poor condition.

Some welding repairs to front suspension unit.

Pass 10 Feb 2011 66,709 miles

all repairs heavily undersealed

all underside corroded and heavily undersealed

ball joint dust covers split

o/s/f corrosion

tow bar missing

tyres perishing

Fail 9 Feb 2011 66,702 miles

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

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

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

all repairs heavily undersealed

all underside corroded and heavily undersealed

ball joint dust covers split

o/s/f corrosion

tyres perishing

Fail 5 Jan 2011 66,699 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Towbar component excessively corroded (6.6.1)

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

Offside Rear Towbar component excessively corroded (6.6.1)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

o/s outer sill corroded

o/s/f corrosion

Pass 15 Aug 2009 65,914 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2009 65,913 miles

Horn is a siren (1.6.2c)

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 63,818 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 63,817 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Centre Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2007 63,250 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2007 63,250 miles

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

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Upper Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 61,416 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 61,380 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2005 54,228 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2005 54,218 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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XEU 195K is a 1988 Volkswagen Camper in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

Across all 1988 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 117,984 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 XEU 195K, 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 38 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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XEU 195K is a 1988 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 10 August 1988.

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