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FUF 149V

1980 Volkswagen Camper

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

58,528 mi
Last recorded58,528 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2013
Typical for 1980 Volkswagen Camper49,104 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFUF 149V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2013 58,528 miles

nearside front step corroding

nearside rear inner wheel arch corroding at rear

offside front flooring corroding

offside front inner wheel arch inadequate repair at rear

Fail 12 Aug 2013 58,528 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

nearside front step corroding

nearside rear inner wheel arch corroding at rear

offside front flooring corroding

offside front inner wheel arch inadequate repair at rear

Pass 17 Aug 2012 52,974 miles

offside front outrigger lower support corroding

Fail 15 Aug 2012 52,970 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

offside front outrigger lower support corroding

Pass 12 Aug 2011 46,988 miles

brake pedal travel just ok o/s/f floor corroded

Fail 12 Aug 2011 46,984 miles

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

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

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

brake pedal travel just ok o/s/f floor corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2010 44,333 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 6 Aug 2010 44,276 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Rear Upper Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 23 Jul 2010 44,250 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Torsion bar deteriorated by pitting so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.E.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jun 2009 36,682 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 5 Jun 2009 36,657 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 30,900 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Fail 22 Apr 2008 30,900 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Dec 2006 26,751 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 24,012 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2005 24,012 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

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

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

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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FUF 149V is a 1980 Volkswagen Camper in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 FUF 149V, 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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What year was FUF 149V registered?

FUF 149V is a 1980 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 7 January 1980.

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