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EHA 423Y

1983 Volkswagen Camper

Beige Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

42,563 mi
Last recorded42,563 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2023
Typical for 1983 Volkswagen Camper63,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEHA 423Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1983
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2023 42,563 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 42,357 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 41,593 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 39,950 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 38,358 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Slight rust to both corners

Pass 11 Jul 2017 37,131 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush nearside front drop link & both D bush mounts (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member area's (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch area's (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower wheel arch area's within lower arm mounting point (2.4.A.3)

oil leak engine area's

rear cross member area's corroding

Fail 11 Jul 2017 37,122 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush nearside front drop link & both D bush mounts (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member area's (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch area's (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower wheel arch area's within lower arm mounting point (2.4.A.3)

offside rear tyre is heavily cracking & perishing

oil leak engine area's

rear cross member area's corroding

Pass 25 Apr 2016 34,545 miles

front brake hoses perished.

offside rear tyre perished.

some play in nearside rear wheel bearing.

Pass 28 Apr 2015 33,318 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 33,318 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 32,641 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 32,548 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 32,548 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 32,340 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 31,987 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 31,140 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 31,140 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 30,352 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 29,548 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 29,020 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 25,469 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Apr 2005 24,089 miles

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

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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EHA 423Y is a 1983 Volkswagen Camper in Beige with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 EHA 423Y, 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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What year was EHA 423Y registered?

EHA 423Y is a 1983 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 1 May 1983.

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