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CLF 981Y

1983 Volkswagen Camper

Cream Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

66,620 mi
Last recorded66,620 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2023
Typical for 1983 Volkswagen Camper63,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCLF 981Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1983
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2023 66,620 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2023 66,620 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 66,113 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

all rear rubber suspension bushes deteriorated and perished.

Fail 24 May 2022 66,113 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Steering rack insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

all rear suspension arm rubber bushes perished and deteriorated.

Pass 19 Aug 2020 66,091 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Front steering rack bushes

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

Fail 7 Aug 2020 66,066 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassi leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Front steering rack bushes

Offside Front Outer sill holed but not affecting any suspenion or steering

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 65,980 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 65,674 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 65,610 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Aug 2017 65,610 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 65,108 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 64,742 miles

Slight corrosion nearside front stepper, not prescribed area

Fail 5 Aug 2015 64,742 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Slight corrosion nearside front stepper, not prescribed area

Fail 16 Jul 2014 63,930 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 63,930 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 51,747 miles

front wipers smearing

n/s/f washer jet inop

Pass 18 Jul 2012 61,600 miles

front and rear number plates delaimiated

o/s/f wheel bearing has slight play

rear wheel bearings have slight play

Fail 16 Jul 2012 61,600 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front and rear number plates delaimiated

o/s/f wheel bearing has slight play

rear wheel bearings have slight play

Pass 7 Jul 2011 60,167 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jun 2010 57,394 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 24 Jun 2010 57,394 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 54,492 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 54,492 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both rear wheel bearings have slight play

slight play in front antiroll bar bushes

slight play n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 29 May 2008 53,341 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 53,331 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 May 2007 51,336 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 50,882 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

oil leak

Pass 18 May 2005 50,075 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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CLF 981Y is a 1983 Volkswagen Camper in Cream with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 CLF 981Y, 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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CLF 981Y is a 1983 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 1 January 1983.

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