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AFN 545V

1980 Volkswagen Camping

Yellow Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

57,353 mi
Last recorded57,353 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2019
Typical for 1980 Volkswagen Camping45,635 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAFN 545V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamping
Year1980
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc
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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2019 57,353 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 57,073 miles

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

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

oil leak

Fail 22 Jul 2016 57,072 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

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

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

oil leak

Pass 24 Jun 2015 56,891 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 56,205 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2014 56,200 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 55,235 miles

Lower Electrical wiring deteriorated but not exposing bare wires (1.9.2c)

Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 26 Mar 2013 55,235 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Lower Electrical wiring deteriorated but not exposing bare wires (1.9.2c)

Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 54,454 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 51,823 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 49,888 miles

excessive corrosion nearside front footwells not in precribed areas

excessive corrosion nearside rear engine bay not in prescribed area

excessive corrosion offside front footwells not in precribed areas

excessive corrosion offside rear inner arch not in a prescribed area

steering rack bush have play

Fail 7 Apr 2009 49,878 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

excessive corrosion nearside front footwells not in precribed areas

excessive corrosion nearside rear engine bay not in prescribed area

excessive corrosion offside front footwells not in precribed areas

excessive corrosion offside rear inner arch not in a prescribed area

steering rack bush have play

Pass 4 Apr 2008 48,320 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 43,955 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 38,530 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 38,530 miles

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

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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AFN 545V is a 1980 Volkswagen Camping in Yellow with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1980 Volkswagen Camping models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 45,635 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 AFN 545V, 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 46 years old, this Volkswagen Camping is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AFN 545V is a 1980 Volkswagen Camping, first registered on 9 February 1980.

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