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HCG 398W

1981 Volkswagen Campervan

Brown Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

20,556 mi
Last recorded20,556 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2021
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen Campervan37,032 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHCG 398W
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCampervan
Year1981
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2021 20,556 miles

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Under body has slight Corrosion.

Offside Middle of inner sill has slight Corrosion.

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Under body has slight Corrosion.

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

Fail 19 Nov 2021 20,553 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Under body has slight Corrosion.

Offside Middle of inner sill has slight Corrosion.

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Under body has slight Corrosion.

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 17,530 miles

Front Various corrosions underbody

Rear Various corrosions underbody

Pass 2 May 2019 14,725 miles

Front various corrosions underbody

Rear various corrosions underbody

Pass 3 May 2018 12,783 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 11,042 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 97,251 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 8,525 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 7,133 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 4,720 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 1,679 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2012 1,673 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 13 May 2010 7,846 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 97,143 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 93,921 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 93,921 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Centre fuel pipe insecure

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 93,499 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 93,499 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Aug 2006 92,922 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 92,922 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Campervan?

Based on 12,604 MOT tests across 870 vehicles.

68.4%
Pass Rate
1,115
Miles/Year
61
Year Lifespan
870
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 811
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 659
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 519
Stop lamp not working 381
position lamp(s) not working 380
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HCG 398W is a 1981 Volkswagen Campervan in Brown with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1981 Volkswagen Campervan models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 37,032 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Campervan fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 811 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HCG 398W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Campervan typically stays on UK roads for around 61 years. At 45 years old, this Volkswagen Campervan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HCG 398W registered?

HCG 398W is a 1981 Volkswagen Campervan, first registered on 1 July 1981.

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