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FNP 248W

1981 Volkswagen Camper

Blue Petrol 1573cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2021
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

29,781 mi
Last recorded29,781 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2020
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen Camper51,528 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFNP 248W
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,573cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2020 29,781 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 27,168 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2019 27,163 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 23,413 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2018 23,413 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 18,259 miles

N\S \F LOWER BALL JOINT WORN

Fail 30 Aug 2017 18,244 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

N\S \F LOWER BALL JOINT WORN

Pass 26 Aug 2016 17,603 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2015 16,930 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake binding advise repair

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

Oil leak

Fail 1 May 2015 16,915 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake binding advise repair

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2013 15,814 miles

ADVISE ATTN SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S/F LOWER BALL JOINT,N/S TRACK ROD END AND FRONT WHEEL BRGS .O/S/F ROLL BAR LINK WORN

Pass 29 Jun 2012 14,566 miles

ADVISE ATTN O/S/F BRAKE HOSE UNCLIPPED

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

Fail 27 Jun 2012 14,566 miles

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

ADVISE ATTN O/S/F BRAKE HOSE UNCLIPPED

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

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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FNP 248W is a 1981 Volkswagen Camper in Blue with a 1,573cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1981 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.8% with a typical mileage of 51,528 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 FNP 248W, 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 45 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FNP 248W registered?

FNP 248W is a 1981 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 31 December 1981.

Is FNP 248W safe to buy?

The MOT history for FNP 248W shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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