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HJL 312W

1981 Volkswagen Camper

Blue Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

34,377 mi
Last recorded34,377 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2019
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen Camper51,528 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJL 312W
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2019 34,377 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 31,901 miles

underbody corrsion

Fail 18 Apr 2018 31,901 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

underbody corrsion

Pass 20 Apr 2017 29,550 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 26,023 miles

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

Offside Rear handbrake not locking but passed brake test

underbody corrsion

Fail 25 Jan 2016 260,113 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear pipe incomplete (7.1.2)

Fuel hose leaking front to rear fuel line leaking (7.2.3)

Fuel system component leaking injector appears to be leaking and fuel filter (7.2.3)

Horn control insecure horn switch loose (1.6.1)

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion step badly corroded (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering step repaired with fiberglass (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion step (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded near fuel cap (5.2.6)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering step repaired with fiber glass (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle low effort (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed crack to cords (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside rear brake application uneven 58% brake imbalance (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering jacking point repaired with fiberglass (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage corner bumper missing (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

body corrsion

brake pipes corroded

throttle cable rubbing on chassis

underbody corrsion

Pass 28 Feb 2015 23,773 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 23,773 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2014

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 23,773 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front and rear inner wheelarches corroded

front panel heavily corroded within 30cm of steering system component but not deemed to be load bearing or supporting paneling

fuel injectors and pipes/hoses damp

offside and nearside rear brake backplates heavily corroded

offside front outer wheelarch corroded and skimmed with filler

previous repairs to cab floor

vehicle underside undersealed

wheelarch/doorshut repairs skimmed with filler/undersealed

wheelarches muddy

windscreen wipers smearing

Fail 19 Nov 2012 23,773 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

vehicle underside undersealed

wheelarches muddy

windscreen wipers smearing

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

brake pedal travel close to excessive

front and rear inner wheelarches corroded

front panel heavily corroded within 30cm of steering system component but not deemed to be load bearing or supporting paneling

offside and nearside rear brake backplates heavily corroded

offside front outer wheelarch corroded and skimmed with filler

previous repairs to cab floor

Pass 26 Aug 2011 22,129 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 17 Aug 2011 21,835 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed (6.3.5.a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 16,763 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 151,075 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2009 151,075 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2008 13,562 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2008 13,556 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

FRONT SPOILER DAMAGED

Pass 4 Aug 2007 11,455 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 11,444 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 10,460 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2005 10,420 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2005 10,420 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

temporary fuel cap fitted

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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HJL 312W is a 1981 Volkswagen Camper in Blue with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 HJL 312W, 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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HJL 312W is a 1981 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 1 January 1981.

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