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CAX 821V

1979 Volkswagen Camper

Cream Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

92,567 mi
Last recorded92,567 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2021
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Camper44,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCAX 821V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1979
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2021 92,567 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 92,284 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 92,086 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 91,864 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 91,664 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 91,433 miles

n/side rear tyre sidewall showing signs of age with cracks on outer edge but not exposing any plies or cords

Pass 22 Aug 2013 91,164 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 91,098 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Several places have corrossion on under body at front not with prescribed area

Pass 23 Aug 2012 90,804 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 90,565 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Rusty behind lower corners of o/s/f wing..

n/s/f bump stop is missing.

o/s/r drive shaft is 'sticky'..

Pass 25 Jul 2011 90,565 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rusty behind lower corners of o/s/f wing..

n/s/f bump stop is missing.

o/s/r drive shaft is 'sticky'..

Pass 22 Jul 2010 89,821 miles

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rust on o/s lower body work and above o/s/f jacking point.

n/s/f bump stop is missing.

Fail 22 Jul 2010 89,821 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rust on o/s lower body work and above o/s/f jacking point.

n/s/f bump stop is missing.

Pass 30 Jul 2009 89,538 miles

Front suspension axle is going rusty on both ends.

Handbrake is just upto required standard.

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

n/s/f bump stop is missing.

o/s/r drive shaft is 'sticking'.

Fail 21 Jul 2009 89,533 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Handbrake is just upto required standard.

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

n/s/f bump stop is missing.

o/s/r drive shaft is 'sticking'.

Pass 10 Jul 2008 89,223 miles

Front bump stops are missing.

Rubber boot on o/s/f track rod end is split.

Small hole in o/s/f outrigger.

front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 88,233 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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CAX 821V is a 1979 Volkswagen Camper in Cream with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1979 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 44,963 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 CAX 821V, 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 47 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was CAX 821V registered?

CAX 821V is a 1979 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 22 November 1979.

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