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FDT 520V

1980 Volkswagen Camper

Cream Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

73,931 mi
Last recorded73,931 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2020
Typical for 1980 Volkswagen Camper49,104 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFDT 520V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1980
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2020 73,931 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2020 73,931 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2019 72,006 miles

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))

Fail 8 Jun 2019 71,985 miles

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))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 70,611 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2018 70,611 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 69,458 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

slight play in steering column

Pass 12 May 2016 64,900 miles

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)

Fail 12 May 2016 64,900 miles

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)

Pass 26 May 2015 59,604 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 57,976 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 56,458 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2013 56,446 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 56,329 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 56,326 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 56,326 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 55,306 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 55,306 miles

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)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 50,038 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 50,038 miles

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)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 45,005 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 42,859 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 42,856 miles

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)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 40,853 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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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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What year was FDT 520V registered?

FDT 520V is a 1980 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 28 March 1980.

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