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KWO 472W

1980 Volkswagen Campervan

Yellow Petrol 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

216,689 mi
Last recorded216,689 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2023
Typical for 1980 Volkswagen Campervan39,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKWO 472W
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCampervan
Year1980
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2023 216,689 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2023 216,689 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2021 216,689 miles
Fail 28 May 2021 216,689 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2019 216,689 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 216,689 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 216,689 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 216,689 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 219,689 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

osr tyre has screw in

Pass 12 Aug 2014 216,680 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Aug 2014 216,680 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 216,679 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 216,669 miles

Front Lower Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 216,665 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 216,665 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 21,652 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 216,519 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 216,519 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 216,516 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 216,516 miles

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 16 Dec 2006 216,515 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 216,402 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2006 216,401 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2005 212,084 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2005 212,084 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Campervan?

Based on 12,604 MOT tests across 870 vehicles.

68.4%
Pass Rate
1,115
Miles/Year
61
Year Lifespan
870
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 811
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 659
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 519
Stop lamp not working 381
position lamp(s) not working 380
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KWO 472W is a 1980 Volkswagen Campervan in Yellow with a 1,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

Across all 1980 Volkswagen Campervan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 39,901 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Campervan fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 811 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KWO 472W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Campervan typically stays on UK roads for around 61 years. At 46 years old, this Volkswagen Campervan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KWO 472W registered?

KWO 472W is a 1980 Volkswagen Campervan, first registered on 30 December 1980.

Is KWO 472W safe to buy?

The MOT history for KWO 472W shows 25 tests with a 68% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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