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FTP 108X

1981 Volkswagen Campervan

Orange Diesel 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

28,817 mi
Last recorded28,817 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2023
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen Campervan37,032 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFTP 108X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCampervan
Year1981
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2023 28,817 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

under sealed underneath

Pass 10 Mar 2022 28,049 miles

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

Fail 31 Dec 2021 28,032 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brakes imbalanced across an axle 32% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill/step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2020 26,621 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2020 26,621 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 23,950 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 17,035 miles

Nearside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 15,031 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 May 2013 12,779 miles
Fail 11 May 2013 12,779 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 May 2012 8,769 miles

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

n/s inner sill corrded not prescribed aera

Fail 16 May 2012 8,764 miles

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

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

n/s inner sill corrded not prescribed aera

Pass 24 Nov 2010 227 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 59,126 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 59,126 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 11 Jun 2008 59,126 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Pass 23 May 2007 59,126 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 59,126 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2006 59,126 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside front sill corroded not within prescribed area

Fail 23 May 2006 59,128 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.B.1)

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

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Campervan?

Based on 12,604 MOT tests across 870 vehicles.

68.4%
Pass Rate
1,115
Miles/Year
61
Year Lifespan
870
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 811
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 659
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 519
Stop lamp not working 381
position lamp(s) not working 380
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FTP 108X is a 1981 Volkswagen Campervan in Orange with a 1,970cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 1981 Volkswagen Campervan models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 37,032 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Campervan fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 811 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FTP 108X, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Campervan typically stays on UK roads for around 61 years. At 45 years old, this Volkswagen Campervan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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FTP 108X is a 1981 Volkswagen Campervan, first registered on 25 August 1981.

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