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FDN 515W

1980 Volkswagen Camper

Brown Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2016
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,723 mi
Last recorded89,723 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2016
Typical for 1980 Volkswagen Camper49,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFDN 515W
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1980
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 21 Jul 2016 89,723 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 88,060 miles

exhaust tail pipe corroded

Fail 8 Jul 2015 88,060 miles

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

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust tail pipe corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2014 86,037 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 12 Jun 2014 86,037 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 79,585 miles

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jul 2009 77,162 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 65,145 miles

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

n/s and o/s rear outer cv joint gaitors split.

n/s and o/s track rod end gaitors split.

o/s rear inner cv joint gaitor split.

Pass 22 Aug 2006 67,772 miles

both rear outer drive shaft gaiters split and o/s/r inner

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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FDN 515W is a 1980 Volkswagen Camper in Brown with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FDN 515W, 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 FDN 515W registered?

FDN 515W is a 1980 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 1 September 1980.

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