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ARN 681Y

1983 Volkswagen Camper

White Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

125,717 mi
Last recorded125,717 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 1983 Volkswagen Camper63,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationARN 681Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 125,717 miles

BODY RUSTY IN PLACES

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front JACK POINTS CORRODED

INTERMITANT FAULT ON HEAD LAMP

Inner WHEELARCHES CORRODED

SILL SKINS CORRODED

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel ALSO STIFF NO P.A.S (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 125,700 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

JACK POINTS CORRODED

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

UNDER BODY RUSTY IN PLACES

VARIOUS SUSPENSION COMPONANTS RUSTED

Pass 24 Nov 2023 125,670 miles

BODY AND UNDERSIDE RUSTY

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

VARIOUS SUSPENSION COMPONANTS RUSTY

Pass 25 Nov 2022 125,642 miles

BODY CORRODED IN PLACES

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 125,604 miles

BODY /UNDER SIDE HAS CORROSION IN VARIOUS PLACES

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 129,992 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

body corroded in places

Pass 23 May 2019 125,504 miles

body has slight corrosion in places

park brake effort only just met

slight play in steering

Pass 24 May 2018 125,291 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 125,233 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Bumper insecure ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 May 2016 125,149 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 May 2015 125,126 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 May 2014 124,793 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 May 2013 123,235 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 123,233 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 12 May 2012 131,211 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 122,280 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2009
Pass 3 Jun 2008 119,733 miles

all flexy hoses swaged ends are starting to corrode

nearside front tyre is wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre is starting to perish

offside rear outer sill is starting to corrode

pin holes to exhaust system due to corrosion

underneith vehicle is starting to corrode in areas

Fail 24 May 2008 119,733 miles

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

all flexy hoses swaged ends are starting to corrode

nearside front tyre is wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre is starting to perish

offside rear outer sill is starting to corrode

pin holes to exhaust system due to corrosion

underneith vehicle is starting to corrode in areas

Pass 26 May 2007 118,295 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 117,293 miles

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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ARN 681Y is a 1983 Volkswagen Camper in White with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 1983 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 63,358 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 ARN 681Y, 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 43 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ARN 681Y registered?

ARN 681Y is a 1983 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 21 January 1983.

Is ARN 681Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for ARN 681Y shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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