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ABV 832V

1980 Volkswagen Camper

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

61,964 mi
Last recorded61,964 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2020
Typical for 1980 Volkswagen Camper49,104 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABV 832V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2020 61,964 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 61,943 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front number plate cracked

fuel cap seal cracked

n/s/f fog lamp cracked

n/s/r brake binding slightly

Fail 9 Oct 2013 61,939 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front number plate cracked

fuel cap seal cracked

n/s/f fog lamp cracked

n/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 24 Oct 2012 61,850 miles

Brake pedal travel slightly greater than expected but has reserve travel.

Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front and centre outer sills corroded and holed but not within prescribed areas.

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Oct 2012 61,850 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Front Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake pedal travel slightly greater than expected but has reserve travel.

Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front and centre outer sills corroded and holed but not within prescribed areas.

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parkbrake over adjusted.

Fail 25 Aug 2012 61,785 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

both sill backings corroded

o/s/f door step corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2011 60,741 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 60,741 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front underbody corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2010 60,556 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

condensation in both headlights

Pass 9 Jul 2009 59,918 miles

corosion present on non priscribbed areas.

front anti rollbar bushes deteriorating.

fuel pipes corroded

suspect front brake pads low

Fail 24 Jun 2009 59,918 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

body filler present by o/s rear suspension mounting area.

corrosion present non prescribed areas.

front anti rollbar bushes deteriorating.

fuel pipes corroded.

suspect front brake pads low.

Pass 27 Jun 2008 58,972 miles

fuel pipes corrodded.

light rust on front brake discs.

n/s door mirrer missing

Fail 26 Jun 2008 58,972 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

fuel pipes corrodded.

light rust on front brake discs.

n/s door mirrer missing

Pass 14 Dec 2007 57,158 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 57,158 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2007 55,642 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 53,621 miles

slight corrossion to inner and outer cills †and door step on offside

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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ABV 832V is a 1980 Volkswagen Camper in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 1980 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.4% with a typical mileage of 49,104 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 ABV 832V, 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 46 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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ABV 832V is a 1980 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 2 June 1980.

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