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FLV 459Y

1983 Volkswagen Camper

Green Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2022
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

10,441 mi
Last recorded10,441 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2021
Typical for 1983 Volkswagen Camper63,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFLV 459Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2021 10,441 miles

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 10,441 miles

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 10,441 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2019 10,441 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 104,415 miles

Electrical wiring insecure under vehicle (4.11 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and wearing thin on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

all 4 tyres wearing thin on inner edge

Pass 2 Nov 2017 10,441 miles

Electrical wiring damaged, but not likely to cause a short under car (1.9.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak engine ()

steering rack has slight play

Fail 31 Oct 2017 10,441 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Electrical wiring damaged, but not likely to cause a short under car (1.9.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak engine ()

steering rack has slight play

Pass 7 Oct 2016 10,442 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 10,441 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative all (1.4.B.1b)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 10,441 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 10,441 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 10,441 miles

slight bind nearside front brake

slight corrosion to nearside and offside rear brake pipes

slight corrosion to offside front brake pipe

Fail 25 May 2013 10,441 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

offside front tyre worn inside edge and tread starting to crack and perish

offside rear tyre worn inside edge

slight corrosion to offside and nearside rear brake pipes

slight corrosion to offside front brake pipe

Pass 18 Apr 2012 10,419 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 18 Apr 2012 10,419 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 18 May 2011 10,069 miles

clutch fluid leak

nearside front tyre worn inner edge close to limit

Fail 17 May 2011 10,069 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

clutch fluid leak

nearside front tyre worn inner edge close to limit

Pass 12 May 2010 7,735 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Spare tyre defective

offside rear bumper cap missing

Fail 12 May 2010 7,735 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Spare tyre defective

offside rear bumper cap missing

Pass 15 May 2009 6,680 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 May 2009 6,671 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2008 4,424 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 4,424 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2007 98,754 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 95,624 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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FLV 459Y is a 1983 Volkswagen Camper in Green with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1983 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 63,358 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 FLV 459Y, 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 43 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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FLV 459Y is a 1983 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 5 May 1983.

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