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EFK 242Y

1983 Volkswagen Camper

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

86,871 mi
Last recorded86,871 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2022
Typical for 1983 Volkswagen Camper63,358 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEFK 242Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2022 86,871 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside rear tyre perished

Slight exterior corrosion

Slight underbody corrosion

Pass 22 Mar 2021 82,125 miles

Offside rear tyre perished

Parking brake lever high

Slight corrosion around windscreen

Slight corrosion to nearside front door

Pass 19 Aug 2019 81,133 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 80,412 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 78,812 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 75,780 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 75,765 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 46% (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 72,855 miles

Front seats have slight movement

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 68,537 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 68,537 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 67,459 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 63,017 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 63,015 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 59,801 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 59,801 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 57,602 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 57,602 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 53,768 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 53,768 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Sep 2006 52,023 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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EFK 242Y is a 1983 Volkswagen Camper in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1983 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 63,358 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 EFK 242Y, 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 43 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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EFK 242Y is a 1983 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 6 May 1983.

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