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GPN 658V

1980 Volkswagen Camper

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,531 mi
Last recorded70,531 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2019
Typical for 1980 Volkswagen Camper49,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGPN 658V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2019 70,531 miles

Offside Rear axle corroded

ball joint dust covers cracked

body holed in places but not structual

steering box leaking slightly

various underbody corrosion

Fail 1 Oct 2019 70,531 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear axle corroded

ball joint dust covers cracked

body holed in places but not structual

steering box leaking slightly

various underbody corrosion

Pass 9 Apr 2018 70,115 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion Various corrosion but non structural (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Jacking point corroded

Offside Rear Axle corroded

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 9 Apr 2018 70,115 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Body has slight corrosion Various corrosion but non structural (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Jacking point corroded

Offside Rear Axle corroded

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 68,980 miles

Nearside Rear jacking point corroded

Offside Rear axle corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2016 67,751 miles

surface corrosion on nearside front and offside rear axle beam

Pass 19 Jan 2015 67,069 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 65,398 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

nearside front lower bulkhead lower panel corroding

nearside rear inner drive shaft gaiter split

offside front headlight reflector starting to wear

Fail 9 Jan 2014 65,398 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

nearside front lower bulkhead lower panel corroding

nearside rear inner drive shaft gaiter split

offside front headlight reflector starting to wear

Pass 23 Nov 2012 62,878 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside front lower bulkhead corroding not within 30cm of suspension mounting

offside and nearside rear inner drive shaft gatter wearing

Pass 21 Nov 2011 61,166 miles

both front floor pans corroded and previous repairs

centre steering pivot point has slight play

front brake binding slightly

Fail 16 Nov 2011 61,166 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Rear 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 Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

both front floorpans corroded and previous repairs

front brakes binding slightly

main beam warning light working on dip beam only

Pass 27 Aug 2010 60,452 miles

front tyres walls perished/small splits

rear back plates damaged /corroded

rear suspension centre tube to chassis sections corroded

very slight play centre steering idler

Fail 25 Aug 2010 60,437 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front tyres walls perished/small splits

r/n/s underfloor outer sections corroded/holed

rear back plates damaged /corroded

rear suspension centre tube to chassis sections corroded

very slight play centre steering idler

Pass 18 Oct 2006 60,085 miles

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

nearside rear inner sill corroded

offside front brake slightly binding

slight play in steering

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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GPN 658V is a 1980 Volkswagen Camper in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GPN 658V, 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 GPN 658V registered?

GPN 658V is a 1980 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 31 March 1980.

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