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ECA 217X

1981 Volkswagen Camping

Yellow Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2023
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

17,512 mi
Last recorded17,512 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2022
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen Camping35,524 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationECA 217X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamping
Year1981
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc
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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2022 17,512 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 17,475 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 17,450 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 57,000 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 90,665 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 90,264 miles

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

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

light surface scratches on front windscreen

nearside door mirror cracked (interior mirror fitted)

offside front corner bumper cracked

rear seats not fitted at time of test

Fail 12 Feb 2010 90,262 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

light surface scratches on front windscreen

nearside door mirror cracked (interior mirror fitted)

offside front corner bumper cracked

offside sun visor retaining clip broken

rear seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 31 Jan 2009 89,841 miles

o/s/f bumper loose

Fail 30 Jan 2009 89,841 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

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

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

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

o/s/f bumper loose

tailgate stuts do not hold the weight of tailgate

Pass 9 Feb 2008 89,487 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 89,112 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 89,112 miles

Centre Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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ECA 217X is a 1981 Volkswagen Camping in Yellow with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ECA 217X, 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 ECA 217X registered?

ECA 217X is a 1981 Volkswagen Camping, first registered on 6 October 1981.

Is ECA 217X safe to buy?

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