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GGL 621W

1980 Volkswagen Camper

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2025
Tests35 (19 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate54.3%

Mileage

81,428 mi
Last recorded81,428 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2024
Typical for 1980 Volkswagen Camper49,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGGL 621W
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

19 pass 16 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2024 81,428 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2024 81,426 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front inner arch corroded

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

Pass 23 Mar 2023 80,611 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

head lamp images poor

minor earth issue on both rear lights

number plate lamp flickers

Fail 22 Mar 2023 80,611 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

head lamp images poor

number plate lamp flickers

Pass 20 Apr 2022 80,054 miles

all 4 tyres over 15 years old

all tyres over 15 years old

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 20 Apr 2022 80,052 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

all 4 tyres over 15 years old

all tyres over 15 years old

Pass 7 Sep 2021 80,045 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 79,782 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2020 79,782 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 79,183 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

play in steering

Fail 19 Aug 2019 79,183 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired rear inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

play in steering

Pass 29 Aug 2018 78,442 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 78,440 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 77,058 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 75,937 miles

CORROSION CHASSIS ETC.

MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS/STEERING.

R SERVICE BRAKES APPLICATION UNEVEN.

Fail 5 Sep 2016 75,937 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

CORROSION CHASSIS ETC.

MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS/STEERING.

R SERVICE BRAKES APPLICATION UNEVEN.

Pass 19 Aug 2015 74,717 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2015 74,717 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Fail 15 Aug 2014 73,692 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

WASHERS POOR DELIVERY SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S/F WEEL BEARING SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING POSSIBLE LEAK ON STEERING DAMPER SLIGHT BINDE O/S/R BRAKE

Pass 15 Aug 2014 73,692 miles

WASHERS POOR DELIVERY SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S/F WEEL BEARING SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING POSSIBLE LEAK ON STEERING DAMPER SLIGHT BINDE O/S/R BRAKE

Pass 6 Sep 2013 72,747 miles

Offside rear brake slightly binding

Fail 6 Sep 2013 72,747 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 10 May 2012 71,480 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 71,480 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

SLIGHT BIND O/S/R WHEEL.GENERAL CORROSION.MINOR PLAY MISC COMPONENTS-SUSPENSION-STEERING.R SERVICE BRAKES APPLICATION UNEVEN.

Pass 20 Apr 2011 70,105 miles

O/S/R+N/S/R LIGHT CLUSTER SLIGHT INTERACTION.PLAY MISC COMPONENTS-STEERING-SUSPENBSION.O/S/F BUMP STOP MISSING.BRAKE BALANCE POOR.

Fail 20 Apr 2011 70,105 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

O/S/R+N/S/R LIGHT CLUSTER SLIGHT INTERACTION.PLAY MISC COMPONENTS-STEERING-SUSPENBSION.O/S/F BUMP STOP MISSING.BRAKE BALANCE POOR.

Pass 19 May 2010 68,566 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 68,565 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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 Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 2 Apr 2009 67,488 miles

Both front brake hoses and offside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated

Both front door steps corroding

Centre steering idler has slight play

Corrosion to nearside rear engine bay

Front steering arm ball joint has slight play

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front lower seatbelt bracket corroding

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Reverse lamps not working

Slight noise from nearside front wheel bearing

Surface corrosion to steering and suspension components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Wiper blades smearing windscreen slightly

Pass 2 Apr 2009 67,488 miles

Both front brake hoses and offside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated

Both front door steps corroding

Centre steering idler has slight play

Corrosion to nearside rear engine bay

Front steering arm ball joint has slight play

Nearside front lower seatbelt bracket corroding

Reverse lamps not working

Slight noise from nearside front wheel bearing

Surface corrosion to steering and suspension components

Wiper blades smearing windscreen slightly

Pass 31 May 2008 67,354 miles

underside of van corrode in areas.

Fail 31 May 2008 67,354 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

underside of van corrode in areas.

Pass 3 May 2007 66,396 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 66,391 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Corrosion appearing to offside door step underside of vehicle

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside of engine compartment corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Slight play to front steering idler

Slight restricted free movement to offside rear brake

Springs worn to both front wiper arms

Pass 23 May 2006 65,276 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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GGL 621W is a 1980 Volkswagen Camper in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.3%.

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 GGL 621W, 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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GGL 621W is a 1980 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 5 August 1980.

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