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A120 RYW

1983 Volkswagen Camper

Brown Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2024
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

23,596 mi
Last recorded23,596 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2023
Typical for 1983 Volkswagen Camper63,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA120 RYW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1983
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2023 23,596 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 23,396 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 23,200 miles

Nearside Rear sill rusting

bouth rear cv boots cracking

Pass 25 Apr 2018 22,764 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 22,314 miles

FRONT DISC RUSTY RIDGED & PITTED

N/S/R TYRE WORN LOW

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

Fail 6 Mar 2017 22,314 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

FRONT DISC RUSTY RIDGED & PITTED

FRONT PANEL HOLED

N/S/R TYRE WORN LOW

Pass 22 Sep 2015 21,219 miles

front & rear panels & n/s/r arch holed

front disc rusty & pitted

o/s track rod end boot split

rear tyres wearing low

Fail 15 Sep 2015 21,219 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

front & rear panels & n/s/r arch holed

front disc rusty & pitted

o/s track rod end boot split

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 27 Sep 2014 20,292 miles

FRONT DISC PITTED

O/S/R OUTER DRIVESHAFT BOOT SPLITTING

PLAY IN REAR HUBS

REAR TYRES WORN LOW

Fail 23 Sep 2014 20,283 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

FRONT DISC PITTED

FRONT PANEL RUSTY

O/S/R OUTER DRIVESHAFT BOOT SPLITTING

PLAY IN REAR HUBS

REAR TYRES WORN LOW

Pass 5 Sep 2013 19,086 miles

O/S/R OUTER DRIVESHAFT BOOT SPLIT

O/S/R TYRE ON LIMIT

PLAY IN BOTH REAR WHEEL BEARINGS

Fail 2 Sep 2013 19,086 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

FRONT DISC RUSTY

O/S/R OUTER DRIVESHAFT BOOT SPLIT

O/S/R TYRE ON LIMIT

PLAY IN BOTH REAR WHEEL BEARINGS

Pass 26 Jul 2012 19,072 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 19,072 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

FRONT DISC RUSTY & PITTED

OSR OUTER DRIVE SHAFT BOOT SPLIT

Pass 25 May 2011 19,065 miles

FRONT DISC RUSTY & PITTED

FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPE RUSTY AT REAR

N/S HANBRAKE CABLE INSECURE

O/S/R DRIVESHAFT BOOT INSECURE

Fail 11 May 2011 19,065 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

FRONT DISC RUSTY & PITTED

FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPE RUSTY AT REAR

N/S HANBRAKE CABLE INSECURE

O/S/R DRIVESHAFT BOOT INSECURE

Pass 27 Apr 2007 190,467 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 19,039 miles

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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A120 RYW is a 1983 Volkswagen Camper in Brown with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 1983 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 63,358 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 A120 RYW, 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 43 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A120 RYW registered?

A120 RYW is a 1983 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 1 August 1983.

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