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GUV 780W

1981 Volkswagen Camper

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

362 mi
Last recorded362 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2017
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen Camper51,528 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGUV 780W
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2017 362 miles

Main beam tell tale indicator lights up red.

Nearside Front Brake slightly binding.

Nearside Front Wheel arch / Step corroded. Not affecting braking or steering components.

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Inner sill corroded - But not within 30 cm's of any stressed component.

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Brake slightly binding.

Offside Front Wheel arch / Step corroded. Not affecting steering or suspension components.

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both rears. (3.7.B.3)

Fail 1 Jun 2017 362 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner sidewall badly split. (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed In outer shoulder of tyre. (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Main beam tell tale indicator lights up red.

Nearside Front Brake slightly binding.

Nearside Front Wheel arch / Step corroded. Not affecting braking or steering components.

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Inner sill corroded - But not within 30 cm's of any stressed component.

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Brake slightly binding.

Offside Front Wheel arch / Step corroded. Not affecting steering or suspension components.

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both rears. (3.7.B.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 99,350 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil leak

Fail 21 Apr 2016 99,350 miles

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil leak

Pass 17 Jun 2014 98,150 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Apr 2013 97,139 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Apr 2012 97,139 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2011 95,721 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 May 2009 94,450 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2008 93,565 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 93,350 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 93,350 miles

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

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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GUV 780W is a 1981 Volkswagen Camper in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 GUV 780W, 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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GUV 780W is a 1981 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 29 April 1981.

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