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AEV 215X

1981 Volkswagen Campervan

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

17,684 mi
Last recorded17,684 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2022
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen Campervan37,032 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAEV 215X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCampervan
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2022 17,684 miles

Front Cross member/chassis connection is rusty

Light corrosion exists on underside

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Side door is stiff to open

Offside Rear Lamp lens is damaged slightly

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Bumper is missing

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Mar 2022 17,684 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both wiper blades (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front cross member/chassis connection is rusty

Light corrosion exists on underside

N/S Side door is stiff to open

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Lamp lens is damaged

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear bumper is missing

Pass 27 Jan 2021 17,651 miles

Corrosion exists on the underside of the vehicle

Front cross member/chassis connection is rusty

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 May 2019 16,874 miles

driver seat stiff to slide

engine oil level over max

N/S outer cv boot deteriorated/grease around boot but currently no visible split

N/S/F lower door step corroded

N/S/F lower seat belt mounting corroded

N/S/F seat belt has nicks to the webbing

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

O/S headlight pattern poor

O/S/R inner wheel arch to floor corroded

O/S/R light unit cracked/damaged

POOR CONNECTOR ON DASH LIGHTING, ADVISE CLOCK SET REMOVING AND CONNECTORS CLEANING.

STARTER MOTOR POOR, ADVISE REPLACMENT

clutch hydraulic pipe corroded

corrosion to both rear coil springs

exhaust system corroded ( exhaust does have a minor leak of gases)

gear box mount deteriorating

lower section of N/S/R outer sill/ inner arch holed and corroded but not affecting the vehicles structure

play in O/S/F anti roll bar d bush

play in O/S/F upper suspension arm inner bushes

rear bumper missing at time of test

rear registration plate fairly faded

some imbalance on rear brakes

some lift in both front lower ball joints

steering coupling at rack deteriorating

various oil leaks

wipers smear

Fail 3 May 2019 16,874 miles

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

N/S outer cv boot deteriorated/grease around boot but currently no visible split

N/S/F lower door step corroded

N/S/F lower seat belt mounting corroded

N/S/F seat belt has nicks to the webbing

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

O/S headlight pattern poor

O/S/R inner wheel arch to floor corroded

O/S/R light unit cracked/damaged

clutch hydraulic pipe corroded

corrosion to both rear coil springs

driver seat stiff to slide

engine oil level over max

exhaust system corroded ( exhaust does have a minor leak of gases)

gear box mount deteriorating

lower section of N/S/R outer sill/ inner arch holed and corroded but not affecting the vehicles structure

play in O/S/F anti roll bar d bush

play in O/S/F upper suspension arm inner bushes

rear bumper missing at time of test

rear registration plate fairly faded

some imbalance on rear brakes

some lift in both front lower ball joints

steering coupling at rack deteriorating

various oil leaks

wipers smear

Fail 2 Apr 2019 16,874 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe front to rear will require fuel tank to be dropped (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength trailing arm mount (inner and outer) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed heavily deteriorated ( 185/r14c) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

N/S outer cv boot deteriorated/grease around boot but currently no visible split

N/S/F has nicks to the webbing

N/S/F lower door step corroded

N/S/F lower seat belt mounting corroded

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

O/S headlight aim poor

O/S/F brake binding but currently not excessive advise investigation

O/S/R inner wheel arch to floor corroded

O/S/R light unit cracked/damaged

clutch hydraulic pipe corroded

corrosion to both rear coil springs

engine oil level over max

exhaust system corroded ( exhaust does have a leak of gases)

front brake discs corroded

gear box mount deteriorating

hazard warning light sticking

play in N/S inner steering rack joint

play in O/S/F anti roll bar d bush

play in O/S/F upper suspension arm inner bushes

rear brake noisy in brake rollers

rear bumper missing at time of test

rear registration plate fairly faded

some lift in both front lower ball joints

steering coupling at rack deteriorating

various oil leaks

Pass 26 Mar 2018 16,185 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 15,050 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 15,050 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2016 13,815 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 13,805 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 13,105 miles

hazard switch sticky

horn note not very loud

nearside number plate lamp worked with a tap

Pass 20 Aug 2013 12,163 miles

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

Oil leak

offside rear wheel binging slightly

Pass 22 Aug 2012 11,580 miles

Oil leak

both front wheel binding slightly

various underbody corrosion

Pass 27 Jul 2011 10,753 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both rear arches slight corrosion

nearside front step slight corrosion

Pass 19 Aug 2010 9,439 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon reading high on tickover

Nearside front seat belt fraying

Offside front lower seat belt anchorage corroding

Offside rear outer sill corroding

Fail 13 Aug 2010 9,428 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon reading high on tickover

Nearside front seat belt fraying

Offside front lower seat belt anchorage corroding

Offside rear outer sill corroding

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Campervan?

Based on 12,604 MOT tests across 870 vehicles.

68.4%
Pass Rate
1,115
Miles/Year
61
Year Lifespan
870
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 811
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 659
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 519
Stop lamp not working 381
position lamp(s) not working 380
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AEV 215X is a 1981 Volkswagen Campervan in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1981 Volkswagen Campervan models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 37,032 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Campervan fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 811 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AEV 215X, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Campervan typically stays on UK roads for around 61 years. At 45 years old, this Volkswagen Campervan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AEV 215X is a 1981 Volkswagen Campervan, first registered on 24 November 1981.

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