CarVerify

Free Car Check

HOE 881W

1981 Volkswagen Campervan

Yellow Petrol 1970cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

74,057 mi
Last recorded74,057 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2023
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen Campervan37,032 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationHOE 881W
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCampervan
Year1981
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2023 74,057 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Mar 2023 74,057 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 73,655 miles

Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both NSF OSF steps (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Tape stuck on sills

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both OSR NSF (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 73,406 miles

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both NSR NSF (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 73,382 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer sill slight corrosion

Pass 4 Jul 2018 73,215 miles

Front Both sides door step under side slight corroded

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2018 73,215 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Both sides door step under side slight corroded

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 May 2017 72,716 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

offside & nearside front tyre perishing in tread

offside rear tyre tread perishing

Fail 26 May 2017 72,714 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Headlamp aim too high offside & nearside (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

offside & nearside front tyre perishing in tread

offside rear tyre tread perishing

Pass 4 May 2016 72,645 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 72,525 miles

Oil leak

Fail 26 Aug 2014 72,524 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jun 2011 71,468 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 1 Jun 2011 71,468 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jun 2010 70,852 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2010 70,839 miles

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

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

Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

o/s inner drive shaft boot split

Pass 17 Apr 2009 69,663 miles

play in top of steering column

slight front brake imbalance

Pass 21 Mar 2008 68,178 miles

slight play both front wheel bearings

Pass 24 Mar 2007 67,133 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2007 67,133 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake discs corroded

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

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
Full Volkswagen Campervan reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

HOE 881W is a 1981 Volkswagen Campervan in Yellow with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 HOE 881W, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HOE 881W?

You can check the full history of HOE 881W by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was HOE 881W registered?

HOE 881W is a 1981 Volkswagen Campervan, first registered on 21 October 1981.

Is HOE 881W safe to buy?

The MOT history for HOE 881W shows 20 tests with a 65% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HOE 881W have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on HOE 881W. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.