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CUY 741W

1980 Volkswagen Camper Van

Brown Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2022
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

7,159 mi
Last recorded7,159 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2021
Typical for 1980 Volkswagen Camper Van51,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCUY 741W
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper Van
Year1980
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2021 7,159 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2021 71,500 miles

Central Rear Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill and step underneath (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill under step and step (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Aug 2020 6,996 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2020 6,996 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2019 56,915 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 5,066 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s - also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

free play detected in steering wheel

n/s/r passenger door corroded and holed

under vehicle corrosion to chassis, body and suspension components

Fail 7 Aug 2018 5,063 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s - also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

free play detected in steering wheel

n/s/r passenger door corroded and holed

under vehicle corrosion to chassis, body and suspension components

Pass 17 Aug 2017 46,987 miles

engine oil leak

general under body corrosion

Fail 15 Aug 2017 46,987 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle sliding door (6.2.B.1c)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

engine oil leak

general under body corrosion

Pass 4 Aug 2016 3,806 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

slight nock in steering column

Fail 20 Jul 2016 3,805 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage both front bumper end caps missing (6.1.C.1)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective unable to remove cap (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight nock in steering column

Pass 26 May 2015 3,065 miles

slight noise rear offside wheel bearing

Pass 16 May 2014 2,024 miles

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

corrosion front nearside doorstep

corrosion rear nearside inner arch

Fail 12 Mar 2013 1,966 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 1,615 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 1,615 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 99,777 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 99,663 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 95,707 miles

Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 92,231 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 92,231 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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CUY 741W is a 1980 Volkswagen Camper Van in Brown with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1980 Volkswagen Camper Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 51,460 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 CUY 741W, 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 46 years old, this Volkswagen Camper Van is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was CUY 741W registered?

CUY 741W is a 1980 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 12 November 1980.

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