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FCF 213V

1980 Volkswagen Camper

Yellow Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2017
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

13,667 mi
Last recorded13,667 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2016
Typical for 1980 Volkswagen Camper49,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFCF 213V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1980
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2016 13,667 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 3 Aug 2016 13,660 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 23 Jun 2015 9,773 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

engine oil leak

Fail 23 Jun 2015 9,773 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 11 May 2015 9,771 miles

Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

engine oil leak

unable to check drop arm

Pass 28 May 2014 5,359 miles

Excessive corrosin on O/S inner sill

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

O/S/F inner wheel arch excessively corroded in two places

Fail 23 May 2014 5,354 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Excessive corrosin on O/S inner sill

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

O/S/F inner wheel arch excessively corroded in two places

Pass 23 May 2013 98,885 miles

Oil leak

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

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

Fail 20 May 2013 98,885 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 May 2012 95,208 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 May 2011 93,643 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 93,643 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 May 2010 92,088 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 92,088 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2009 91,004 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 91,004 miles

registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 27 May 2008 89,624 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2008 89,623 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 May 2007 87,903 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 84,992 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 84,992 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2005 81,466 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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FCF 213V is a 1980 Volkswagen Camper in Yellow with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 FCF 213V, 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.

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What year was FCF 213V registered?

FCF 213V is a 1980 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 12 May 1980.

Is FCF 213V safe to buy?

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