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CPA 409Y

1983 Volkswagen Camper

Yellow Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2017
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

83,399 mi
Last recorded83,399 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2016
Typical for 1983 Volkswagen Camper63,358 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCPA 409Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1983
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2016 83,399 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2016 83,391 miles

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Lower Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded foot step (3.3.A.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering central (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 83,302 miles

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

areas of underside becoming weak with corrosion

n/s mirror damaged

some wear in steering column bushes

Fail 10 Nov 2015 83,285 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 5.6% (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front suspension locking device missing n/s/r hub nut split pin missing (2.5.A.4)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven n/s slow (3.7.B.2)

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

areas of underside becoming weak with corrosion

n/s mirror damaged

slight play in top steering column bush

Pass 11 Nov 2014 82,235 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

areas of underside heavily corroded but plated

areas of underside holed and corroded

battery lamp on

n/s headlamp beam image weak

n/s mirror damaged

n/s/r hub split pin missing

slight play in top steering column bush

wiring under dash untidy

Fail 15 Oct 2014 82,218 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

areas of underside holed and corroded

battery warning lamp on

n/s mirror damaged

n/s/r hub split pin missing

sloight play in top steering column bush

wiring under dash untidy

Pass 18 Oct 2013 82,028 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 80,920 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 17 Oct 2012 80,918 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 17 Oct 2011 79,362 miles

Some corrosion evident in drivers footwell.

Fail 12 Oct 2011 79,362 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Some corrosion evident in drivers footwell.

Pass 6 Oct 2010 77,211 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 21 Sep 2010 77,195 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 73,708 miles

Nearside rear outrigger slight corrosion.

Fail 12 Sep 2009 73,693 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

O/S/F tyre inner sidewall condition.

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 71,333 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 71,331 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

park brake travel becoming excessive.

Pass 7 Sep 2007 69,395 miles

CORROSION AROUND PASSENGER FRONT SEAT BELT ANCHORAGE

REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES HAVE BEEN CLEANED OF CORROSION AND GREASED

SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE FRONT BOTTOM BALL JOINT

BATTERY INSECURE AT OFFSIDE REAR

NEARSIDE REAR CHASSIS LEG HOLED IN ENGINE BAY AROUND SUPPORT FOR ENGINE MOUNTING

Fail 30 Aug 2007 69,373 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

CORROSION AROUND PASSENGER FRONT SEAT BELT ANCHORAGE

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE IS CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT AND HAS A NAIL IN TREAD AREA

SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE FRONT BOTTOM BALL JOINT

BATTERY INSECURE AT OFFSIDE REAR

NEARSIDE REAR CHASSIS LEG HOLED IN ENGINE BAY AROUND SUPPORT FOR ENGINE MOUNTING

Pass 10 Aug 2006 67,041 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 67,021 miles

Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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CPA 409Y is a 1983 Volkswagen Camper in Yellow with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 CPA 409Y, 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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CPA 409Y is a 1983 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 7 July 1983.

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