MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
98,168 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Both rear tyres perished
Corrosion around front windscreen
Nearside Front tyre perished
general corrosion to body panels
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Oil leaking excessively from engine rocker covers ? (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Both rear tyres perished
Corrosion around front windscreen
Nearside Front tyre perished
general corrosion to body panels
Front Front wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak engine ()
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()
Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.6.2)
all steering rack rubber mounts deteriorated
general underbody surface corrosion
poor bodywork condition
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Nearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced not working (3.7.B.6b)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)
Front Front wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak engine ()
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()
Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.6.2)
all steering rack rubber mounts deteriorated
general underbody surface corrosion
poor bodywork condition
Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar missing drop link (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting both inner arches/floor/rear panel (6.6.6)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
offside front sill slightly corroded
Oil leak
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
all tyres heavily perished
nearside front step corroded
offside front sill corroded
slight bind on all brakes
Oil leak
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
all tyres heavily perished
nearside front step corroded
offside front sill corroded
slight bind on all brakes
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Oil leak
nearside front step corroded
Nearside 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)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Oil leak
nearside front step corroded
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
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FCG 403W is a 1980 Volkswagen Camper in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
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 FCG 403W, 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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FCG 403W is a 1980 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 17 October 1980.
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