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GMW 258W

1981 Volkswagen Camper

White Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2021
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

60,727 mi
Last recorded60,727 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2021
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen Camper51,528 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGMW 258W
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Fail 2 Jul 2021 60,727 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Body has an unsafe modification sliding door sharp edges (6.2.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively caliper (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting upper chassis rail (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corrosion to all underside of vehicle

o/s/f upper ball joint dust cover slightly split

Pass 29 Jul 2019 59,158 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2019 59,158 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 8 Jun 2018 59,147 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

nearside and offside rear rear of inner wheel arch corroded but not structual

Pass 2 Jun 2017 58,215 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front tyre starting to perrish

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 24 May 2017 58,212 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front tyre starting to perrish

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 57,582 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 57,580 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 54,954 miles

oil leaks

rust and corrosion in various places

Fail 13 Feb 2015 54,954 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

oil leaks

rust and corrosion in various places

Pass 5 Aug 2013 54,418 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 54,280 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 52,874 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

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

anti-roll bar 'd' bushes worn

both door steps corroded through

o/s/f floor pan corroded through

rear number plate cracked

Fail 14 Sep 2009 52,862 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

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

anti-roll bar 'd' bushes worn

both door steps corroded through

o/s/f floor pan corroded through

rear number plate cracked

Pass 18 Sep 2008 50,666 miles

anti roll bar bushes worn

inbalance in rear brakes

offside front brake pipe corroded

offside front door step rusted through

oil leaks

windscreen chipped

Pass 8 Sep 2005 49,501 miles

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

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

front grill removed

n/s/r quarter bumper loose

Fail 25 Aug 2005 49,497 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

n/s rear quater bumper loose

Fail 12 Aug 2005 49,490 miles

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

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

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

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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GMW 258W is a 1981 Volkswagen Camper in White with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 GMW 258W, 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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GMW 258W is a 1981 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 20 March 1981.

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