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ECF 656V

1980 Volkswagen Camper

Green Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

33,663 mi
Last recorded33,663 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2018
Typical for 1980 Volkswagen Camper49,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationECF 656V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2018 33,663 miles

Corrosion to front door steps & front panel

Corrosion to rear chassis crossmember

Corrosion to rear valance

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside rear driveshaft has missing bolt

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 23 Jan 2018 33,653 miles

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

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

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

Corrosion to front door steps & front panel

Corrosion to rear chassis crossmember

Corrosion to rear valance

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside rear driveshaft has missing bolt

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 9 Sep 2017 33,620 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Corrosion to front panel

Corrosion to rear chassis crossmember

Corrosion to rear valance

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear drive shaft has loose & missing bolts

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Aug 2016 29,491 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 29,472 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 28,369 miles

Both front steps corroded and holed

Engine leaking oil

Front Bumper insecure

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

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

Offside Front Tyre cracked

Fail 13 May 2015 28,368 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Front bumper insecure

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

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

Oil leak

Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

both front steps corroded and holed

offside front tyre cracked

Pass 31 Aug 2012 27,888 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

o/s and n/s front doorsteps,rear cross member,floor,chassis and road springs are slightly corroded.

Fail 31 May 2012 27,881 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

o/s and n/s front doorsteps,rear cross member,floor and chassis slightly corroded.

Pass 20 Jun 2011 25,796 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 25,796 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight play in o/s steering link arm.o/s and n/s chassis,inner sills,front door steps and rear cross member slightly corroded.

Pass 26 May 2010 25,002 miles

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 24,714 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 23,641 miles

all tyres slightly perished

Pass 19 Apr 2007 22,181 miles

all tyres perished

Fail 11 Apr 2007 22,098 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 21,185 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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ECF 656V is a 1980 Volkswagen Camper in Green with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 1980 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.4% with a typical mileage of 49,104 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 ECF 656V, 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 46 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was ECF 656V registered?

ECF 656V is a 1980 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 8 January 1980.

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