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AUA 388X

1982 Volkswagen Camping

White Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2016
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

89,374 mi
Last recorded89,374 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2015
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Camping59,688 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAUA 388X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamping
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc
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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2015 89,374 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 88,926 miles

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

corrosion on lower section of drivers door

corrosion on passengers side sliding door lower edge

Fail 10 Jun 2014 88,925 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2012 88,812 miles

Nearside Front Upper Radius arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

corrosion on drivers side front door

slight corrosion on front crossmember behind front bumper at the drivers side

Pass 26 Apr 2011 87,575 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 5 May 2010 86,046 miles

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

corrosion on drivers door step

Fail 27 Apr 2010 86,044 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

corrosion on drivers door step

Pass 7 Jun 2007 85,147 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 85,147 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2007 85,143 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2006 81,601 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 81,601 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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AUA 388X is a 1982 Volkswagen Camping in White with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1982 Volkswagen Camping models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 59,688 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 Camping fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 135 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AUA 388X, 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 44 years old, this Volkswagen Camping is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AUA 388X is a 1982 Volkswagen Camping, first registered on 27 April 1982.

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