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CUA 156S

1977 Volkswagen Camper

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

99,181 mi
Last recorded99,181 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 1977 Volkswagen Camper47,796 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCUA 156S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 99,181 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2026 99,181 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2023 99,070 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2023 99,070 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Apr 2022 98,350 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2022 98,295 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 96,672 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 96,527 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2018 96,404 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine bay area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear c.v boots cracking and slightly weeping

general corrosion underside of the vehicle

parts of vehicle undersealed

Fail 19 Oct 2018 96,402 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both (4.2.3 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine bay area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear c.v boots cracking and slightly weeping

general corrosion underside of the vehicle

parts of vehicle undersealed

Pass 6 Oct 2017 95,990 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 30 Sep 2017 95,987 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high both sides (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Oct 2016 95,493 miles

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both rear (2.6.2)

Fail 3 Oct 2016 95,493 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Offside front inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both rear (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 93,003 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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CUA 156S is a 1977 Volkswagen Camper in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1977 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 47,796 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 CUA 156S, 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 49 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was CUA 156S registered?

CUA 156S is a 1977 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 8 December 1977.

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