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JGA 113X

1981 Volkswagen Camper

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

177,040 mi
Last recorded177,040 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2013
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen Camper51,528 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJGA 113X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2013 177,040 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 Sep 2013 177,035 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Sep 2012 176,835 miles

both rear brake back pltes showing signs of corrsion

Fail 11 Sep 2012 176,834 miles

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

Rear Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 29 Aug 2011 176,086 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 29 Aug 2011 176,086 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 177,441 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 172,651 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 8 Oct 2009 172,627 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 169,369 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Oct 2008 169,368 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2007 166,890 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Oct 2007 166,851 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 164,887 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 164,861 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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JGA 113X is a 1981 Volkswagen Camper in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 JGA 113X, 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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JGA 113X is a 1981 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 31 December 1981.

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