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EGV 952Y

1981 Volkswagen Camper

Cream Petrol 1957cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

44,473 mi
Last recorded44,473 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2021
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen Camper51,528 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEGV 952Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1981
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,957cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2021 44,473 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2020 44,063 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 42,742 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 41,862 miles

LOWERED LOW PROFILE TYRES AND WIDE WHEELS FITTED

TIE ROD RUBBERS WORN, SURFACE CORROSION ON BRAKE PIPES, SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S/F WHEEL BEARING

Fail 1 May 2018 41,862 miles

Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc All gaiters rear drive shaft (2.4.G.4e)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush Both sides D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both sides (4.1.E.1)

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both sides (4.1.E.1)

Corrosion under body

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Both sides (3.6.B.2c)

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

Lowered suspension has been fitted and all tyres been stretched

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

Pass 3 May 2017 41,475 miles

Nearside Rear brake pipe corroded

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

Offside Inner Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Apr 2017 41,469 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort low effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort low effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyres are running on inner sidewall

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight noise

Offside Front Shock absorber has NO damping effect

Offside Front Tyres are running on inner sidewall

Offside Rear Wheel tight to turn

Stretch tyres fitted to all 4 wheels

Suspension has been lowered and has changed the suspension and steering angles of components. rear arms are almost touching chassis rails

Pass 5 Feb 2016 41,005 miles

Nearside Front TYRE RUNNING ON SIDEWALL

Offside Front SHOCK ABSORBER HAS NO DAMPING EFFECT

Offside Front TYRE RUNNING ON SIDEWALL

SUSPENSION HAS BEEN LOWERED AND HAS CHANGED THE SUSPENSION AND STEERING ANGLES OF COMPONANTS

Stretch tyres fitted to all wheel rims

Fail 29 Jan 2016 40,999 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

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

Nearside Front TYRE RUNNING ON SIDEWALL

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front SHOCK ABSORBER HAS NO DAMPING EFFECT

Offside Front TYRE RUNNING ON SIDEWALL

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

SUSPENSION HAS BEEN LOWERED AND HAS CHANGED THE SUSPENSION AND STEERING ANGLES OF COMPONANTS

Pass 26 Jul 2014 39,748 miles

slight play in d bushes front

Pass 3 Jul 2013 38,056 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 37,165 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 36,195 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 69,923 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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EGV 952Y is a 1981 Volkswagen Camper in Cream with a 1,957cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1981 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.8% with a typical mileage of 51,528 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 EGV 952Y, 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 45 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EGV 952Y registered?

EGV 952Y is a 1981 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 11 August 1981.

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