MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
73,931 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine *engine emissions could be running to rich* (8.2.2.2 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp has more than 1/2 LEDs not functioning *could a bad earth or faulty bulb* (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
both front tyres worn on inner edge
slight play in steering column
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside steering rack slight play
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside steering rack slight play
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)
Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside steering rack slight play
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside steering rack slight play
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
all tyre treads starting to crack
bodywork starting to corrode
both front coil springs corroded
both registration plates starting to deteriorate
centre caps
engine oil leaks
exhaust corroded
exhaust heat shield insecure
nearside rear wheel bearing has slight free play
nearside sill corroded
rear brake pipes starting to corrode
sump starting to corrode
underbody corroded
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
all tyre treads starting to crack
bodywork starting to corrode
both front coil springs corroded
both registration plates starting to deteriorate
centre caps
engine oil leaks
exhaust corroded
exhaust heat shield insecure
nearside rear wheel bearing has slight free play
nearside sill corroded
rear brake pipes starting to corrode
sump starting to corrode
underbody corroded
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
o/s inner sill corroded but not with in 30 cm of prescribed area
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Camper?
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FDT 520V is a 1980 Volkswagen Camper in Cream with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 FDT 520V, 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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FDT 520V is a 1980 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 28 March 1980.
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