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JPC 486V

1980 Volkswagen Camper Van

White Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

23,643 mi
Last recorded23,643 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2020
Typical for 1980 Volkswagen Camper Van51,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJPC 486V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper Van
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2020 23,643 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2020 23,643 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 May 2019 22,166 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 22,166 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 May 2018 19,978 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 18,803 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 18,742 miles

Both front tyres perished

Pass 25 Jun 2015 18,375 miles

both front tyres perishing

Fail 17 Jun 2015 18,375 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

both front tyres perishing

Pass 15 Apr 2014 17,293 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 15,214 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both front tyres slightly perished

Fail 20 Mar 2013 15,206 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres slightly perished

corrosion to offside front inner wheel arch(hole)

nearside rear inner drive shaft gaiter split

Pass 3 May 2011 14,405 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 14,378 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 13,876 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2008 13,159 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 11,483 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 11,464 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2006 9,828 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2006 9,818 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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JPC 486V is a 1980 Volkswagen Camper Van in White with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 1980 Volkswagen Camper Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 51,460 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 JPC 486V, 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 46 years old, this Volkswagen Camper Van is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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JPC 486V is a 1980 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 30 June 1980.

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