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A916 PYC

1983 Volkswagen Camping

Blue Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

62,856 mi
Last recorded62,856 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2011
Typical for 1983 Volkswagen Camping61,312 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA916 PYC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamping
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2011 62,856 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 62,842 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 61,993 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2010 61,974 miles

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

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 59,399 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 55,751 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 55,751 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Oil leak

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Camping?

Based on 1,661 MOT tests across 109 vehicles.

65.6%
Pass Rate
1,055
Miles/Year
46
Year Lifespan
109
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 135
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 73
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 72
Brake pipe excessively corroded 65
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 60
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A916 PYC is a 1983 Volkswagen Camping in Blue with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1983 Volkswagen Camping models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 61,312 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 Camping fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 135 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A916 PYC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Camping typically stays on UK roads for around 46 years. At 43 years old, this Volkswagen Camping is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A916 PYC registered?

A916 PYC is a 1983 Volkswagen Camping, first registered on 18 November 1983.

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The MOT history for A916 PYC shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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