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KNL 802X

1981 Volkswagen Camper

Yellow Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2021
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

11,036 mi
Last recorded11,036 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2020
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen Camper51,528 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKNL 802X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1981
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2020 11,036 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Underside of vehicle has slight corrosion.

Pass 16 Mar 2018 109,114 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion step (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Outer constant velocity joint gaiter has securing clip missing but is still preventing the ingress of dirt (smaller clip)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion step (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 9 Feb 2018 108,685 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front corrosion to both front steps on underside

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Outer cv boot clip missing (smaller clip) but still prevents the ingress of dirt

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 18 Jan 2018 108,255 miles

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings rear lower arm, outer mounting point (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings rear lower arm, outer mounting point (6.1.B.2)

corrosion to under side of vehicle

near side rear outer c.v boot loose, not letting dirt in

oil leak

suspension bushes cracking no play in bushes

Pass 12 Apr 2016 97,920 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust corroded

n/s/r and o/s/r lower rear panel/quarter panel area excessively corroded

rear subframe corroded

steering rack inner ball joints have slight play

Fail 7 Apr 2016 97,918 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure bolt missing (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust corroded

n/s/r and o/s/r lower rear panel/quarter panel area excessively corroded

rear subframe corroded

steering rack inner ball joints have slight play

Pass 1 Sep 2014 8,346 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

all brake pipes support clip perished/weakened front to rear

Pass 27 Sep 2013 75,369 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

n/s and o/s windscreen wiper split

n/s/f and o/s/f door step area excessively holded/corroded but not within 30cm of seat belt, suspension or brake mounting points

rear panel area excessively holded/corroded but not within 30cm of seat belt, suspension or brake mounting points

Fail 27 Sep 2013 75,367 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

n/s and o/s windscreen wiper split

n/s/f and o/s/f door step area excessively holded/corroded but not within 30cm of seat belt, suspension or brake mounting points

rear panel area excessively holded/corroded but not within 30cm of seat belt, suspension or brake mounting points

Fail 7 Sep 2013 75,334 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

n/s and o/s windscreen wipers split

n/s/f and o/s/f door step area excessively holded/corroded but not with 30cm of seat belt, suspension or brake mounting points

n/s/r light lense slightly damaged

rear panel excessively holded/corroded but not within 30cm of seat belt, suspension of brake mounting points

Pass 15 Aug 2012 6,422 miles

NS Washer jet poor operation

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear bumper insecure

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 11 Aug 2012 6,412 miles

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

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

NS Washer jet poor operation

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear bumper insecure

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

OSF Road Wheel rubbing on hub

Fail 14 Jun 2012 64,018 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

corrosion adjacent to engine mounting bracket at offside rear

engine heat shields deteriorated

engine under floor sound insulation insecure. fire hazard

front brake discs corroded

heater ducting incomplete

nearside front chassis outrigger and floor corroded and holed

nearside sill corroded

offside engine mounting bracket bolt missing

offside front outrigger and floor holed and corroded

offside sill corroded

offsidee rear outer cv boot slightly damaged

offside front tyre inner sidewall perisheed and cracked

Pass 30 Sep 2010 4,593 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 30 Sep 2010 4,593 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 1,354 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 1,354 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 98,034 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 98,033 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2007 93,274 miles

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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KNL 802X is a 1981 Volkswagen Camper in Yellow with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 KNL 802X, 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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KNL 802X is a 1981 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 1 October 1981.

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