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FLE 353Y

1983 Volkswagen Camper Van

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

148,831 mi
Last recorded148,831 miles
Recorded on12 May 2018
Typical for 1983 Volkswagen Camper Van77,936 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFLE 353Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper Van
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 May 2018 148,831 miles

Nearside Front Outer Body has slight corrosion sill corroded and offside (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 May 2017 148,508 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 147,165 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front sill corroded but not in prescribed area

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Fail 17 May 2016 147,149 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front sill corroded but not in prescribed area

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 145,017 miles

front steps corroded not in prescribed area

o/s sill corroded not in prescribed area

Fail 1 Apr 2015 144,644 miles

Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front steps corroded not in prescribed area

o/s sill corroded not in prescribed area

Pass 28 Mar 2014 140,255 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 135,094 miles

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 4 Oct 2012 135,076 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 129,164 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 129,144 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2010 129,131 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 127,305 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 122,083 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 31 Jul 2008 122,083 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 113,803 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 104,549 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 104,549 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Camper Van?

Based on 20,778 MOT tests across 1,413 vehicles.

68.6%
Pass Rate
1,173
Miles/Year
61
Year Lifespan
1,413
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,322
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 857
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 815
Stop lamp not working 626
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 558
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FLE 353Y is a 1983 Volkswagen Camper Van in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 1983 Volkswagen Camper Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 77,936 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 Van fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 1,322 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FLE 353Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Camper Van typically stays on UK roads for around 61 years. At 43 years old, this Volkswagen Camper Van is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FLE 353Y registered?

FLE 353Y is a 1983 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 31 December 1983.

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