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GOK 458W

1980 Volkswagen Camper

Brown Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2022
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

22,734 mi
Last recorded22,734 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2023
Typical for 1980 Volkswagen Camper49,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGOK 458W
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1980
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 14 Jun 2023 22,734 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

both front door step areas corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2021 22,598 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

n/s + o/s step corroded and weak

Pass 23 Mar 2020 22,174 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2016 21,708 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 21,708 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 21,500 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 20,587 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 20,587 miles

Nearside Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 119,682 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 117,460 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 12,559 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2010 11,218 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

rear brake hose ferrule rusty o/s n/s rear

Pass 30 Apr 2010 11,218 miles

rear brake hose ferrule rusty o/s n/s rear

Pass 3 Apr 2009 11,191 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 11,191 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Apr 2009 11,191 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

o/s rear tyre wall cracked

Pass 3 Sep 2007 10,676 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 10,675 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2006 9,140 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 9,140 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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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GOK 458W is a 1980 Volkswagen Camper in Brown with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GOK 458W, 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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GOK 458W is a 1980 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 1 August 1980.

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