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181 XTW

1961 Volkswagen Camper

Blue Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2019
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

38,693 mi
Last recorded38,693 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2018
Typical for 1961 Volkswagen Camper42,073 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration181 XTW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1961
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2018 38,693 miles

Engine oil leak

No washers fitted

No windscreen wipers fitted

Steering box oily

Fail 20 Apr 2018 38,692 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper missing (6.1.C.1)

Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control loose (2.1.1)

Engine oil leak

Gearshift insecure

No washers fitted

No windscreen wipers fitted

Steering box oily

Pass 3 Jun 2015 38,423 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 38,106 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 38,094 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

front steering arm rubbers cracking.

slight weep from steering box.

Pass 13 Oct 2012 37,878 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 37,306 miles

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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181 XTW is a 1961 Volkswagen Camper in Blue with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1961 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 42,073 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 181 XTW, 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 65 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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181 XTW is a 1961 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 1 July 1961.

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