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ELZ 1983

1983 Volkswagen Camper Van

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

4,709 mi
Last recorded4,709 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2024
Typical for 1983 Volkswagen Camper Van77,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationELZ 1983
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper Van
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2024 4,709 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 4,569 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs very rusty hence brake tests to remove rust (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 4,334 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Washer blocked

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 3,903 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Jun 2021 3,901 miles

Fuel hose damaged Pipe by fuel pump severely deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 3,270 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 3,134 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 3,134 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 3,096 miles

STEERING RACK MOUNTING BUSHES DETERIORATED

Fail 19 Jul 2017 3,096 miles

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

STEERING RACK MOUNTING BUSHES DETERIORATED

Pass 19 Jul 2016 3,098 miles

Nearside Front STEERING RACK MOUNTING BUSHES DETERIORATED

Offside Front STEERING RACK MOUNTING BUSHES DETERIORATED

Fail 18 Jul 2016 3,095 miles

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

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

Nearside Front STEERING RACK MOUNTING BUSHES DETERIORATED

Offside Front STEERING RACK MOUNTING BUSHES DETERIORATED

Pass 14 Jul 2015 3,069 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 3,050 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 2,298 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 1,568 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 1,181 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 300 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 87,482 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Underside heavily covered with stone chip

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Camper Van?

Based on 20,778 MOT tests across 1,413 vehicles.

68.6%
Pass Rate
1,173
Miles/Year
61
Year Lifespan
1,413
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,322
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 857
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 815
Stop lamp not working 626
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 558
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ELZ 1983 is a 1983 Volkswagen Camper Van in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 1983 Volkswagen Camper Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 77,936 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Camper Van fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 1,322 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ELZ 1983, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Camper Van typically stays on UK roads for around 61 years. At 43 years old, this Volkswagen Camper Van is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was ELZ 1983 registered?

ELZ 1983 is a 1983 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 31 December 1983.

Is ELZ 1983 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ELZ 1983 shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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