1983 Volkswagen Camper 1.9L Petrol · ELR 795Y
1983 Volkswagen Camper (1.9L, petrol). First registered 01 Jun 1983. Recorded mileage 13,855 miles. MOT expired on 01 May 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN CAMPER
- Year / Origin
- 1983 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 May 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 13,855 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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ELR 795Y Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/05/2023
- 13,855 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
ELR 795Y MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1983 Volkswagen Camper (ELR 795Y) between April 2022 and May 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 03 May 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (12 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Central Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))”; “Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
ELR 795Y Mileage History
- 14/04/202211,825 mi
- 21/04/202211,841 mi+16 mi
- 21/04/202313,818 mi+1,977 mi
- 28/04/202313,836 mi+18 mi
- 03/05/202313,855 mi+19 mi
Average of roughly 1,931 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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