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HAM 716W

1981 Volkswagen Camper

Yellow Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

96,518 mi
Last recorded96,518 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2021
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen Camper51,528 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHAM 716W
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1981
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2021 96,518 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2021 96,448 miles

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 95,787 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 94,198 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 4 Jul 2019 94,193 miles

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 91,652 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2018 91,648 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength corroded under suspension spring. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 88,560 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 86,512 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 84,906 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 82,443 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 82,443 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

oil leak

slight play in rear hubs

Pass 1 Mar 2013 78,707 miles

oil leak

slight play in hubs

Fail 28 Feb 2013 78,707 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

oil leak

slight play in hubs

Pass 30 Mar 2012 76,538 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

oil leaking on exhaust

Fail 27 Mar 2012 76,526 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

oil leaking on exhaust

slight noise in rear hubs

slight play in hubs

Pass 15 Sep 2010 73,502 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 71,380 miles

oil leak

slight play in hubs

slight play in steering

Pass 23 Sep 2008 68,682 miles

oil leak

rear tyres perrished

slight play in all hubs

Fail 22 Sep 2008 68,676 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

oil leak

rear tyres perrished

slight play in all hubs

Pass 13 Sep 2007 66,084 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 64,707 miles

idle speed slightly high

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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HAM 716W is a 1981 Volkswagen Camper in Yellow with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 HAM 716W, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HAM 716W registered?

HAM 716W is a 1981 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 10 April 1981.

Is HAM 716W safe to buy?

The MOT history for HAM 716W shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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