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AHW 530V

1980 Volkswagen Camper Van

Orange Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2021
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

90,744 mi
Last recorded90,744 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2020
Typical for 1980 Volkswagen Camper Van51,460 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAHW 530V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper Van
Year1980
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2020 90,744 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 90,236 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2018 90,212 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (front) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (lower rear) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch ( front lower) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (front) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (lower rear) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength door step (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (front) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (rear) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 90,031 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2017 90,020 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

both front tyres worn on edge

Pass 27 Sep 2016 89,799 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 14 Sep 2016 89,767 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt attachment fitting fractured (5.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Aug 2015 89,077 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 89,055 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Steering damper fractured and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 88,301 miles

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

Rubber Fuel pipes perished

Fail 8 Aug 2014 88,277 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rubber Fuel pipes perished

Pass 9 Aug 2013 87,473 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisey

Fail 20 Jul 2013 87,435 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 6 Jul 2012 86,687 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 86,112 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Camper Van?

Based on 20,778 MOT tests across 1,413 vehicles.

68.6%
Pass Rate
1,173
Miles/Year
61
Year Lifespan
1,413
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,322
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 857
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 815
Stop lamp not working 626
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 558
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AHW 530V is a 1980 Volkswagen Camper Van in Orange with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1980 Volkswagen Camper Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 51,460 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 Van fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 1,322 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AHW 530V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Camper Van typically stays on UK roads for around 61 years. At 46 years old, this Volkswagen Camper Van is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AHW 530V registered?

AHW 530V is a 1980 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 17 January 1980.

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