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JUV 909W

1981 Volkswagen Camper Van

White Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

99,050 mi
Last recorded99,050 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2020
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen Camper Van73,844 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJUV 909W
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper Van
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2020 99,050 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 98,715 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 97,193 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 93,053 miles

all doors heavily corroded

corrosion to rear of engine bay

nearside front wing corroded

nearside rear wheel arch holed and corroded

rubber steering couplings deteriorated

various areas of corrosion

various suspension bushes deteriorated

Pass 22 Jul 2016 92,810 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 22 Jul 2016 92,810 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 92,693 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust tail pipe poor

Fail 23 Jul 2015 92,693 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust tail pipe poor

Pass 30 Jun 2014 92,655 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

wipers split

Pass 3 May 2013 92,125 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 91,024 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 91,024 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 89,992 miles

Minor inbalance on rear brakes

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

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

oil leak underside

Fail 27 Jan 2011 89,982 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Minor inbalance on rear brakes

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

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

oil leak underside

Pass 3 Feb 2010 89,392 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

rear outter sills starting to corrode,slight im balance in the rear brakes.

Pass 2 Aug 2008 88,956 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

hand brake effort bit low o/s/r

o/s washer poor

o/s/f and o/s/r only just passable both badly perished

rear brake increese and decreese high

Pass 28 Jul 2007 87,348 miles

Rear tyre perishing.

Slight play in offside front and nearside front suspension lower ball joints.

Steering column flexible coupling perishing.

Pass 13 Jul 2006 85,103 miles

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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JUV 909W is a 1981 Volkswagen Camper Van in White with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1981 Volkswagen Camper Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 73,844 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 JUV 909W, 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 45 years old, this Volkswagen Camper Van is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JUV 909W registered?

JUV 909W is a 1981 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 18 June 1981.

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