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CEN 229V

1980 Volkswagen Camper

Orange Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

1,645 mi
Last recorded1,645 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2019
Typical for 1980 Volkswagen Camper49,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCEN 229V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1980
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2019 1,645 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 101,257 miles

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

Nearside Front inner arch getting corroded

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear inner arch getting corroded

Offside Front inner arch getting corroded

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear inner arch getting corroded

Fail 13 Aug 2018 101,257 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front inner arch getting corroded

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear inner arch getting corroded

Offside Front inner arch getting corroded

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear inner arch getting corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2017 100,758 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 100,303 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 99,800 miles

exhaust getting corroded

extensive existing repairs to vehicle understructure ok

small hole exhaust tailpipe

Fail 17 Jun 2015 99,800 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust getting corroded

extensive existing repairs to vehicle understructure ok

small hole exhaust tailpipe

Pass 16 Jun 2014 98,498 miles

extensive existing repairs to entire vehicle understructure appear ok

front drop link rubbers getting worn

small hole offside track rod end rubber boot

some play offside track rod end

some play rear wheel bearings

Fail 14 Jun 2014 98,498 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

extensive existing repairs to entire vehicle understructure appear ok

front drop link rubbers getting worn

small hole offside track rod end rubber boot

some play offside track rod end

some play rear wheel bearings

Pass 30 May 2013 97,737 miles

Oil leak

Pass 29 May 2012 96,645 miles

both front seatbelt anchorage points getting corroded

both rear arches corroded and holed

brake pipe to nearside rear flex getting corroded

engine oil leak

existing repairs to front floors,stepsills poor

extensive existing repairs to front floors,outriggers appear ok at time of test

front number plate cracked

general condition of body work getting poor

metal part of rear flexes getting corroded

nearside front drop link bushes getting worn

nearside front wing corroded and holed

offside mirror glass cracked

rear brake backplates getting corroded

rear crossmember getting corroded

rear suspension arm bushes and mounting points getting corroded

some play rear wheel bearings

Pass 7 Apr 2011 96,133 miles

Metal part of rear flexs getting corroded.

Anti-roll bar link bushes getting worn.

Body pannels getting corroded.

Brake pipe to near side rear wheel cylinder getting corroded.

Brake pipe to near side rear wheel cylinder getting corroded.

Brake pipe to off side front flex getting corroded.

Engine oil leak.

Exhaust getting corroded.

Front number plate cracked.

Front steps getting corroded.

Near side and off side front seat belt mounting points/inner wheel acrhes getting corroded.

Off side front brake pads getting low.

Off side mirror cracked.

Off side rear inner wheel acrh getting corroded.

Off side rear lower inner wheel acrh holed but not with in areas.

Rear back pannel getting corroded.

Rear crossmember getting corroded.

Rear suspension arm bushes getting worn.

Rear wishbone mounting points getting corroded.

Repairs to front steps getting corroded.

Small hole near side rear inner wheel acrh.

Some play both rear wheel bearings.

rear brake back plates getting corroded.

Pass 26 Mar 2010 95,588 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 94,956 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

front door steps corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2009 94,956 miles

front door steps corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2007 93,416 miles

door steps corroded.

Pass 15 Nov 2006 91,988 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 90,257 miles

rear panels corroded not in prescibed araes

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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CEN 229V is a 1980 Volkswagen Camper in Orange with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1980 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.4% with a typical mileage of 49,104 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 CEN 229V, 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 46 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 CEN 229V registered?

CEN 229V is a 1980 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 9 July 1980.

Is CEN 229V safe to buy?

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