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HWY 666Y

1983 Volkswagen Camper Van

Red Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2024
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

97,985 mi
Last recorded97,985 miles
Recorded on19 May 2023
Typical for 1983 Volkswagen Camper Van77,936 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHWY 666Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper Van
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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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

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 19 May 2023 97,985 miles

All weld repairs covered in underseal

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear panel by chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake drum back plate corroded

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear panel by chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 May 2023 97,964 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Back of rear arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Coolant leaking excessively (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Back of rear arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear panel by chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake drum back plate corroded

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear panel by chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 May 2022 97,872 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 May 2022 97,859 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn tension strut bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn tension strut bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 15 May 2021 97,569 miles

Fuel hose deteriorated Hose on fuel filter perished (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Lower of sliding door corroded

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 96,864 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2020 96,859 miles

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

Offside Front Instrument binnacle insecure

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 95,811 miles

Offside Front Jacking point area corroded but outside prescribed area

Pass 3 Apr 2018 94,760 miles

Oil leak ()

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

Fail 28 Mar 2018 94,742 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded r sill/arch area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded r sill/arch area (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2017 94,431 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both have surface corrosion lack of use (3.5.1i)

Offside Front sill corroded

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both have slight play (2.6.2)

rear valance n/s and o/s corroded box section

Pass 19 Mar 2016 93,859 miles

n/s inner rack joint worn

o/s brake disc rear cover missing

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

Offside Front Brake hose repaired, but not inappropriately slight kink (3.6.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe end corroded close to fail (7.1.2)

o/s front tyre has slight tread misshpe also worn on inner edge

rear floor and valance n/s and o/s corroded

Fail 14 Mar 2015 93,533 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

o/s front disc back plate missing

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

some brake pipes under tank unable to see

Pass 14 Mar 2015 93,533 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

o/s front disc back plate missing

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

some brake pipes under tank unable to see

Pass 22 Mar 2014 93,082 miles

slight corrossion in brake pipes and brake hose ferrells

slight corrossion in chassis and body

Pass 23 Mar 2013 92,404 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2012 91,141 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 24 Mar 2012 91,052 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 89,312 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 89,312 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 87,202 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 85,598 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 85,568 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

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

Pass 21 May 2008 81,913 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 81,913 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Pass 23 Jun 2007 81,631 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 81,631 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 31 Oct 2005 80,449 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2005 80,448 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Camper Van?

Based on 20,778 MOT tests across 1,413 vehicles.

68.6%
Pass Rate
1,173
Miles/Year
61
Year Lifespan
1,413
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,322
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 857
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 815
Stop lamp not working 626
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 558
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HWY 666Y is a 1983 Volkswagen Camper Van in Red with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

Across all 1983 Volkswagen Camper Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 77,936 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 Van fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 1,322 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HWY 666Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Camper Van typically stays on UK roads for around 61 years. At 43 years old, this Volkswagen Camper Van is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HWY 666Y registered?

HWY 666Y is a 1983 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 14 June 1983.

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