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EYB 203X

1981 Volkswagen Camper

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2022
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

6,109 mi
Last recorded6,109 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2021
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen Camper51,528 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEYB 203X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2021 6,109 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2021 6,109 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 6,061 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 5,339 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 4,795 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

masks fitted

vin no only displayed on o/s f ,chassis rail

Pass 3 Jul 2014 4,452 miles

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 1 Jul 2014 4,452 miles

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

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

Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 May 2013 4,202 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 4,202 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Headlamp aim does not move downwards when dipped (British American headlamp) (1.8.C.4)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2012 3,054 miles

Advise offside and nearside rear floors corroded.

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 6 Feb 2012 3,053 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Advise offside and nearside rear floors corroded.

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 1,252 miles

Oil leak

near side and off side rear has corroion but out side prescibed areas

Fail 7 Oct 2010 1,252 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Oil leak

near side and off side rear has corroion but out side prescibed areas

Pass 19 Mar 2010 99,990 miles

rust on underframe at rear and under n/s /r wheel arch

silver/black plates legal on pre73 only

Fail 19 Mar 2010 99,990 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

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

Front registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

rust on underframe at rear and under n/s /r wheel arch

silver/black plates legal on pre73 only

Pass 31 Mar 2009 95,459 miles

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

Oil leak

nearside front inner sill area corroded but not within any prescribed area

offside front outer sill area is corroded but not within any prescribed area

Fail 25 Mar 2009 95,444 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

nearside front inner sill area corroded but not within any prescribed area

offside front outer sill area is corroded but not within any prescribed area

Pass 20 May 2008 93,248 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

n/s/f inner sill correded n/s/r + o/s/r floor correded

o/s/r + o/s/f tyre perrishing

Fail 17 May 2008 93,248 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nail in offside front tyre

n/s/f inner sill correded n/s/r + o/s/r floor correded

o/s/r + o/s/f tyre perrishing

Pass 4 May 2007 85,461 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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EYB 203X is a 1981 Volkswagen Camper in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EYB 203X, 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.

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What year was EYB 203X registered?

EYB 203X is a 1981 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 11 November 1981.

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