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Volkswagen Camper

Brown and Beige · Petrol · 1962 · 1,200 cc

XAS 283MOT history

XAS 283 is a brown and beige petrol Volkswagen Camper first used on 31 Dec 1962. Its MOT is valid until 17 Mar 2027 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 33,462 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Mar 2027
Mileage
33,462 mi
At MOT on 18 Mar 2026
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
861 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
XAS 283
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Camper
Colour
Brown and Beige
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,200 cc
Year of manufacture
1962
First used
31 Dec 1962
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

XAS 283 was last recorded at 33,462 miles on 18 Mar 2026, 1,444 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Mar 2016.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
32,018 miles · 30 Mar 2016
Between the last two tests
1,444 miles
Average per year
861 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 33,462 miles
  • 2016 – 32,018 miles
  • 2015 – 31,443 miles
  • 2014 – 30,158 miles
  • 2012 – 28,298 miles
  • 2011 – 27,608 miles
  • 2010 – 27,048 miles
  • 2006 – 16,588 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass33,462 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Failure3 MOTs, 2009–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

15 tests since 11 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass33,462 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    33,462 miles
    Test number
    617677294852

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass32,474 km
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2022
    Odometer
    32,474 km
    Test number
    984394228733

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass32,018 miles (+575)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    32,018 miles
    Test number
    187876285765

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass31,443 miles (+1,285)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    31,443 miles
    Test number
    987829795019
    • NoteOil leak

  5. Pass30,158 miles (+37)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    30,158 miles
    Test number
    567258994085
    • NoteOil leak

  6. Fail30,121 miles (+1,823)2 dangerous2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,121 miles
    Test number
    155117394022
    • DangerousNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteOil leak

  7. Pass28,298 miles1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    28,298 miles
    Test number
    329875992110
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteAll inner wheel arche's / floor's have been undersealed
    • NoteBattery insecure
    • NoteBoth rear inner c.v.boot's detorating
    • NoteCorrosion to both inner sill's & all floor's
    • NoteFront axle corrided

  8. Fail28,285 miles (+677)11 failures1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,285 miles
    Test number
    277555992148
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureRear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteAll inner wheel arche's / floor's have been undersealed
    • NoteBattery insecure
    • NoteBoth rear inner c.v.boot's detorating
    • NoteCorrosion to both inner sill's & all floor's
    • NoteFront axle corrided

  9. Pass27,608 miles (+560)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    27,608 miles
    Test number
    669113891158
    • NoteNearside rear road wheel stiff to turn by hand
    • NoteOffside chassis rail near out rigger corroded
    • NoteOffside front wheel bearing noisy
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear inner sills slightly corroded

  10. Pass27,048 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    27,048 miles
    Test number
    650270060152
    • NoteBoth rear steel brake pipes To flexi hose corroded
    • NoteNearside rear road wheel stiff to turn by hand
    • NoteOil leak

  11. Pass25,738 km (+12)2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    25,738 km
    Test number
    814590199053
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront tyres perished.
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteRear floor corroded.
    • NoteSome lift in offside kingpin/top swivel
    • NoteWiper operation poor.

  12. Fail25,726 km (+3,729)7 failures2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,726 km
    Test number
    712329189039
    • FailureDirection indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront tyres perished.
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteRear floor corroded.
    • NoteSome lift in offside kingpin/top swivel
    • NoteWiper operation poor.

  13. Pass21,997 km (+11)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    21,997 km
    Test number
    640612578005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail21,986 km5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,986 km
    Test number
    863106368078
    • FailureNearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  15. Pass16,588 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    16,588 miles
    Test number
    891443626263
    • NoteFront bumper in poor condition (side fixings)
    • NoteHeadlights dim (6 volt)
    • NoteWindscreen wipers slow (6volt)

Questions about XAS 283

What vehicle is registration XAS 283 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show XAS 283 on a brown and beige petrol Volkswagen Camper first used on 31 Dec 1962. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does XAS 283 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on XAS 283 is valid until 17 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on XAS 283?
The MOT on XAS 283 is valid until 17 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has XAS 283 done?
XAS 283 was recorded at 33,462 miles at its MOT on 18 Mar 2026, an average of 861 miles a year.
Has XAS 283 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. XAS 283 has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Apr 2014.
Has the mileage on XAS 283 ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on XAS 283 find?
XAS 283 passed its latest MOT on 18 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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