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EMM 497V

1980 Volkswagen Camper

Orange Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

15,318 mi
Last recorded15,318 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2011
Typical for 1980 Volkswagen Camper49,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEMM 497V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1980
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2011 15,318 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 15,314 miles

slight restricted movement o/s/f wheel

Pass 2 Oct 2007 15,276 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 8 Aug 2006 15,235 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 15,233 miles

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

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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EMM 497V is a 1980 Volkswagen Camper in Orange with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 EMM 497V, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EMM 497V?

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What year was EMM 497V registered?

EMM 497V is a 1980 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 5 March 1980.

Is EMM 497V safe to buy?

The MOT history for EMM 497V shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EMM 497V have outstanding finance?

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