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CMB 796X

1981 Volkswagen Camper

Brown Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

98,970 mi
Last recorded98,970 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2021
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen Camper51,528 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCMB 796X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1981
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2021 98,970 miles

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

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

Wheel bearing has slight play Both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2021 98,929 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Wheel bearing has slight play Both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 98,599 miles

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

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

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

Wheel bearing has slight play Both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2019 98,186 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 96,646 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2018 96,646 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 119,525 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 119,525 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 96,253 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 95,575 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 May 2014 95,372 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Fail 22 May 2014 95,371 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 May 2013 94,669 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Fail 20 May 2013 94,669 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 May 2012 93,311 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 May 2011 92,002 miles

Offside Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 May 2010 89,441 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 May 2010 89,395 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 May 2009 89,328 miles
Pass 11 May 2008 89,248 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 87,463 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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CMB 796X is a 1981 Volkswagen Camper in Brown with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 CMB 796X, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CMB 796X registered?

CMB 796X is a 1981 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 11 August 1981.

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