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FYE 58V

1980 Volkswagen Camper

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2021
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

31,691 mi
Last recorded31,691 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2019
Typical for 1980 Volkswagen Camper49,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFYE 58V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2019 31,691 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 May 2019 31,641 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 31,610 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 31,610 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 May 2017 31,498 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 31,498 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

Pass 18 May 2016 31,409 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2016 31,406 miles

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

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Fail 2 Jul 2011 31,360 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Jul 2011 31,360 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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FYE 58V is a 1980 Volkswagen Camper in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 FYE 58V, 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 FYE 58V registered?

FYE 58V is a 1980 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 12 May 1980.

Is FYE 58V safe to buy?

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