MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
34,377 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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underbody corrsion
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
underbody corrsion
Offside Rear brake slightly binding
Offside Rear handbrake not locking but passed brake test
underbody corrsion
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
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)
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
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
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)
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)
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)
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)
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
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)
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
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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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