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CEC 678W

1981 Volkswagen Camper

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

42,183 mi
Last recorded42,183 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2019
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen Camper51,528 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCEC 678W
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2019 42,183 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

front roll bar link upper bushes very poor

Pass 6 Jun 2018 40,998 miles

front brakes binding to limits at time of test

Pass 23 Jun 2017 39,951 miles

n/s/f brake binding slightly

n/s/f tyre devoid of tread on inner edge at time of test

n/s/r tyre inner edge wearing low

play in o/s/f drop link bush

wipers poor

Fail 22 Jun 2017 39,933 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/f brake binding slightly

n/s/f tyre devoid of tread on inner edge at time of test

n/s/r tyre inner edge wearing low

play in o/s/f drop link bush

wipers poor

Pass 23 Jun 2016 38,967 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both bald on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Jun 2016 38,967 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both bald on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 37,547 miles

both front tyres inner edges devoid of tread at time of test

both rear wheel bearings have slight play

Pass 9 Apr 2014 35,502 miles

both front tyres badly worn on both edges

Fail 7 Apr 2014 35,499 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres badly worn on both edges

Pass 24 May 2013 33,113 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

passenger seat slightly insecure

Fail 16 May 2013 98,236 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

passenger seat slightly insecure

Pass 22 Mar 2012 94,387 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 94,387 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 89,113 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 89,133 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 82,707 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 74,283 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 74,278 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 72,621 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 72,585 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 71,272 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 67,204 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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CEC 678W is a 1981 Volkswagen Camper in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1981 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.8% with a typical mileage of 51,528 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 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 7,879 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CEC 678W, 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 45 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was CEC 678W registered?

CEC 678W is a 1981 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 1 May 1981.

Is CEC 678W safe to buy?

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