MOT History from tests of petrol VOLKSWAGEN CAMPERs year 1987

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Pass percent:55.68%

(The average a petrol VOLKSWAGEN CAMPER year 1987 passes without issue)

Based on:828 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	67
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	58
Brake pipe excessively corroded	55
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	53
Registration plate lamp issues	27
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	22
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	20
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	20
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	17
Registration plate issues	16
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	16
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	15
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	13
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	12
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	11
Rear brake binding	11
Windscreen washer not working	10
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	9
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	9
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	9
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	9
Rear brake application uneven	9
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	8
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	8
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))	8
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Windscreen has damage	7
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	7
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	6
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	6
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	6
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	6
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	5
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))	5
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	5
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	5
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	5
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	5
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	5
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	5
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	4
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	4
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	4
Brake hose has insufficient room to move	4
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	4
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	4
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	4
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	4
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	4
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))	4
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	4
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	4
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	3
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	3
Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))	3
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Offside Front Position lamp not working \|4.2.1 \|a\|\|	3
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	3
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	3
Drivers seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))	3
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))	3
Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))	3
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	3
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	3
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))	3
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))	3
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	3
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))	3
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))	3
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))	3
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|6.1.2 \|a\|\|	3
Speedometer cannot be illuminated. \|6.7.3\|	3
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	2
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Trailer electrical socket insecure \|1.9.3a\|	2
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	2
Nearside Rear coil spring broken \|2.4.C.1a\|	2
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))	2
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))	2
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	2
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	2
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))	2
Rear fog lamp switch missing \|1.3.1a\|	2
Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	2
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	2
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|8.2.1.2 \|b\|\|	2
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength \|5.3.6 \|a\| \|i\|\|	2
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))	2
Nearside Front Position lamp not working \|4.2.1 \|a\|\|	2
Nearside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	2
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	2
Speedometer cannot be illuminated \|7.8 \|c\| \|ii\|\|	2
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))	2
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	2
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	2
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	2
Main beam `tell-tale` not working \|1.7.4c\|	2
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	2
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))	2
Main beam tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (ii))	2
Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))	2
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	2
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))	2
Brake hose damaged	2
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	2
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	2
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced \|7.1.1 \|a\| \|i\|\|	2
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	2
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	2
Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))	2
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))	2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	2
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting \|6.6.6\|	2
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	2
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))	2
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	2
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	2
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|5.3.4 \|b\| \|ii\|\|	2
Main beam tell-tale not working \|4.9.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	2
Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Front brake application uneven	2
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))	2
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))	2
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	2
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	2
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	2
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	2
Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	2
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))	2
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	2
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	2
Steering column top bearing excessively worn \|2.1.2c\|	2
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	2

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Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	67
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	58
Brake pipe excessively corroded	55
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	53
Registration plate lamp issues	27
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	22
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	20
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	20
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	17
Registration plate issues	16
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	16
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	15
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	13
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	12
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	11
Rear brake binding	11
Windscreen washer not working	10
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	9
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	9
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	9
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	9
Rear brake application uneven	9
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	8
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	8
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))	8
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Windscreen has damage	7
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	7
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	6
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	6
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	6
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	6
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	5
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))	5
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	5
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	5
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	5
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	5
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	5
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	5
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	4
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	4
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	4
Brake hose has insufficient room to move	4
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	4
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	4
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	4
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	4
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	4
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))	4
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	4
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	4
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	3
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	3
Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))	3
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Offside Front Position lamp not working \|4.2.1 \|a\|\|	3
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	3
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	3
Drivers seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))	3
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))	3
Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))	3
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	3
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	3
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))	3
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))	3
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	3
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))	3
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))	3
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))	3
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|6.1.2 \|a\|\|	3
Speedometer cannot be illuminated. \|6.7.3\|	3
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	2
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Trailer electrical socket insecure \|1.9.3a\|	2
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	2
Nearside Rear coil spring broken \|2.4.C.1a\|	2
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))	2
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))	2
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	2
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	2
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))	2
Rear fog lamp switch missing \|1.3.1a\|	2
Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	2
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	2
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|8.2.1.2 \|b\|\|	2
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength \|5.3.6 \|a\| \|i\|\|	2
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))	2
Nearside Front Position lamp not working \|4.2.1 \|a\|\|	2
Nearside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	2
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	2
Speedometer cannot be illuminated \|7.8 \|c\| \|ii\|\|	2
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))	2
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	2
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	2
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	2
Main beam `tell-tale` not working \|1.7.4c\|	2
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	2
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))	2
Main beam tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (ii))	2
Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))	2
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	2
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))	2
Brake hose damaged	2
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	2
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	2
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced \|7.1.1 \|a\| \|i\|\|	2
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	2
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	2
Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))	2
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))	2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	2
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting \|6.6.6\|	2
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	2
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))	2
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	2
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	2
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|5.3.4 \|b\| \|ii\|\|	2
Main beam tell-tale not working \|4.9.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	2
Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Front brake application uneven	2
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))	2
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))	2
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	2
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	2
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	2
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	2
Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	2
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))	2
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	2
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	2
Steering column top bearing excessively worn \|2.1.2c\|	2
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	2

MOT History from tests of petrol VOLKSWAGEN CAMPERs year 1987

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