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FWA 401V

1980 Volkswagen Camper

Green Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2022
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

15,567 mi
Last recorded15,567 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2021
Typical for 1980 Volkswagen Camper49,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFWA 401V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2021 15,567 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2021 15,567 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. front tyres different size (5.2.3 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 May 2019 15,554 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 15,554 miles

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake performance not tested due to driveshaft hanging off (1.2.1 (g))

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Drive shaft likely to become detached bolts missing (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Apr 2018 15,371 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 15,371 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2017 15,354 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 15,354 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 14,459 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 14,459 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 12,716 miles

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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FWA 401V is a 1980 Volkswagen Camper in Green with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 FWA 401V, 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 FWA 401V registered?

FWA 401V is a 1980 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 3 March 1980.

Is FWA 401V safe to buy?

The MOT history for FWA 401V shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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