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FTP 78X

1981 Volkswagen Camper

Red Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2008
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

36,161 mi
Last recorded36,161 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2007
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen Camper51,528 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFTP 78X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2007 36,161 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

n/s o/s rear brake hose ferrules corroded.body work corroded

Fail 15 Nov 2007 36,161 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

n/s o/s rear brake hose ferrules corroded.body work corroded

Fail 16 Aug 2007 36,161 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Steering column locking device insecure (2.1.6) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

body work corroded.n/s o/s rear brake hoses corroded

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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FTP 78X is a 1981 Volkswagen Camper in Red with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 FTP 78X, 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 FTP 78X registered?

FTP 78X is a 1981 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 25 November 1981.

Is FTP 78X safe to buy?

The MOT history for FTP 78X shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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