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CFA 343Y

1983 Volkswagen Camper

Yellow Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

29,127 mi
Last recorded29,127 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2022
Typical for 1983 Volkswagen Camper63,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCFA 343Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1983
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2022 29,127 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 29,127 miles

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 29,127 miles

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

Nearside and offside front inner sills showing corrosion

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Slight play in both front anti roll bar D bushes

Pass 9 Jul 2018 29,127 miles

Nearside rear tyre perishing

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

Slight play in both front anti roll bar D bushes

Pass 27 Jun 2017 29,127 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 29,127 miles

Front brake pads near limit

Nearside Front tyre near limit

Offside Front brake has slight bind

Pass 23 Jul 2015 29,127 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 29,127 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 29,108 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 10 Jul 2014 29,107 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 28,173 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 25,564 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 23,938 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

corrosion througout all exhaust system

front lower arm bushes cracking but not resulting in any movement

unable to see thickness of front pads through wheels

Pass 15 Jul 2010 21,477 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 18,120 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 18,120 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2008 13,069 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 13,069 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2007 3,936 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 98,956 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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CFA 343Y is a 1983 Volkswagen Camper in Yellow with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CFA 343Y, 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.

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CFA 343Y is a 1983 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 1 January 1983.

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