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KGM 828W

1981 Volkswagen Camper

Brown Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

38,073 mi
Last recorded38,073 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen Camper51,528 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKGM 828W
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1981
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 38,073 miles

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

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

slight oil leak

Fail 25 Jul 2025 38,064 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

slight oil leak

Pass 30 Sep 2024 38,058 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2024 38,058 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 38,004 miles

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2021 38,004 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 36,298 miles

Offside Front Lower sill, x2 holes by corrosion not prescribed area

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

Fail 6 Apr 2018 36,298 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower sill, x2 holes by corrosion not prescribed area

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 34,684 miles

Both front tyres wearing outer edges

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has slight movement at fixing

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 18 Apr 2017 34,684 miles

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

Front Braking system leaking By master cylinder (3.6.A.1)

Both front tyres wearing outer edges

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has slight movement at fixing

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 34,226 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 33,090 miles

Engine oil leak

Fail 13 Apr 2015 33,090 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Engine oil leak

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 29,824 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2014 29,824 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 27,744 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 25,233 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 23,599 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 23,599 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Slight play at steering rack mounts.

Pass 4 Jun 2010 20,893 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 20,437 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 194,005 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Apr 2009 193,888 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 17,983 miles

Both front tyres cracking in tread channels N/S worse.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

nearside rear vwing repeater not working

Fail 7 Apr 2008 17,979 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Both front tyres cracking in tread channels N/S worse.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

nearside rear vwing repeater not working

Pass 11 May 2007 16,226 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 16,226 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2006 15,470 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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KGM 828W is a 1981 Volkswagen Camper in Brown with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 KGM 828W, 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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KGM 828W is a 1981 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 21 July 1981.

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