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DIW 7920

1981 Volkswagen Camping

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2022
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

99,500 mi
Last recorded99,500 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2021
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen Camping35,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDIW 7920
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamping
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc
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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2021 99,500 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2021 99,482 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 97,879 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 96,858 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Jun 2016 96,858 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Stop lamp not working o/s and n/s (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 May 2015 94,497 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 94,495 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 93,091 miles

n/s bumper end cap missing

o/s front upper arm bush suspension arm has slight play in bush

tyre walls cracking

Fail 29 Jul 2013 93,090 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

all tyre walls starting to crack

n/s bumper end cap missing

Pass 13 Jul 2012 90,524 miles

Nearside Upper Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front and rear tyre walls starting to crack

n/s front bumper end cap missing

Fail 7 Jul 2012 90,517 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all tyre outer side walls cracked

n/s front bumper corner cap missing

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Camping?

Based on 1,661 MOT tests across 109 vehicles.

65.6%
Pass Rate
1,055
Miles/Year
46
Year Lifespan
109
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 135
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 73
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 72
Brake pipe excessively corroded 65
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 60
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DIW 7920 is a 1981 Volkswagen Camping in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1981 Volkswagen Camping models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.1% with a typical mileage of 35,524 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 Camping fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 135 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DIW 7920, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Camping typically stays on UK roads for around 46 years. At 45 years old, this Volkswagen Camping is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DIW 7920 registered?

DIW 7920 is a 1981 Volkswagen Camping, first registered on 1 April 1981.

Is DIW 7920 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DIW 7920 shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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