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FNP 331W

1980 Volkswagen Camper

Orange Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

83,193 mi
Last recorded83,193 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2019
Typical for 1980 Volkswagen Camper49,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFNP 331W
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1980
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2019 83,193 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2019 83,193 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 80,999 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Jul 2018 80,998 miles

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Under side inner wheel arch marked (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 79,116 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch foot well marked (3.3.A.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion marked (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Rear Oil leak ()

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play Nearside and Offside (2.6.2)

Fail 17 Jul 2017 79,116 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch marked (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch marked (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Marked (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch foot well marked (3.3.A.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion marked (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Rear Oil leak ()

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play Nearside and Offside (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 77,004 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch marked (2.4.A.3)

Fail 2 Aug 2016 77,003 miles

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded seal marked (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch marked (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 73,843 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2015 73,836 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 66,179 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 66,174 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 64,512 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 62,934 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip rubber wearing on edge.

Petrol filler neck top connector sleeve perishing.

Petrol tank breather pipes & hoses in poor condition.

Fail 20 Apr 2012 62,934 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Petrol filler neck top connector sleeve perishing.

Petrol tank breather pipes & hoses in poor condition.

Pass 4 Aug 2011 60,935 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 60,924 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 57,849 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 56,371 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 56,371 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jun 2006 49,688 miles

Nearside Front Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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 331W is a 1980 Volkswagen Camper in Orange with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 FNP 331W, 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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FNP 331W is a 1980 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 31 December 1980.

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