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CRH 903X

1981 Volkswagen Camper Van

Beige Diesel 1570cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2021
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

29,617 mi
Last recorded29,617 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2019
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen Camper Van73,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCRH 903X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper Van
Year1981
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,570cc

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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2019 29,617 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower seat belt mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Wheel bearing has slight play both sides rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

handbrake rod chafing on fuel tank

leak on fuel tank - damp -not excessive

offside front brake binding

Fail 15 Jul 2019 299,599 miles

Nearside Brake cable insecure cable not secure in mounting (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower seat belt mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Wheel bearing has slight play both sides rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

both handbrake cables hanging low

handbrake rod chafing on fuel tank

leak on fuel tank - damp -not excessive

offside front brake binding

Pass 23 Jul 2018 295,223 miles

Nearside Front sill excessively corroded outside prescribed area

Offside Front step excessively corroded outside prescribed area

Offside Rear coil spring lower locating cup missing but spring still located corrctly

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both sills have several spots of corrosion not considered excessive

both washer jets slightly misaligned but still supplying enough water

Fail 16 Jul 2018 295,124 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front sill excessively corroded outside prescribed area

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front step excessively corroded outside prescribed area

Offside Rear coil spring lower locating cup missing but spring still located corrctly

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both sills have several spots of corrosion not considered excessive

both washer jets slightly misaligned but still supplying enough water

Pass 24 Jul 2017 293,138 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

divers seat has slight movement but not considered insecure

wipers slightly smearing

Fail 17 Jul 2017 293,127 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fouling against brake hose (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

divers seat has slight movement but not considered insecure

wipers slightly smearing

Pass 8 Jun 2016 290,518 miles

headlamp aim low

rear seatbelts not checked - no seats fitted at time of test

Fail 25 May 2016 290,447 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed fouling on tyre (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

drivers sun visor loose

headlamp aim low

rear seatbelts not checked - no seats fitted at time of test

Pass 20 Aug 2014 285,001 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Aug 2014 285,001 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Apr 2014 284,942 miles

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

Centre Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Oil leak

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 271,570 miles

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

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

Oil leak

both front tyres cracking.

Fail 4 Dec 2012 271,570 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres cracking.

Pass 24 Nov 2011 265,487 miles

headlamp beam deflexers fitted

Fail 3 Nov 2011 265,469 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

headlamps are fitted with beam deflexers

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Camper Van?

Based on 20,778 MOT tests across 1,413 vehicles.

68.6%
Pass Rate
1,173
Miles/Year
61
Year Lifespan
1,413
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,322
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 857
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 815
Stop lamp not working 626
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 558
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CRH 903X is a 1981 Volkswagen Camper Van in Beige with a 1,570cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

Across all 1981 Volkswagen Camper Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 73,844 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 Van fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 1,322 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CRH 903X, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Camper Van typically stays on UK roads for around 61 years. At 45 years old, this Volkswagen Camper Van is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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CRH 903X is a 1981 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 27 November 1981.

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