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KWO 821W

1981 Volkswagen Camper Van

Cream Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2022
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

115,830 mi
Last recorded115,830 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2021
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen Camper Van73,844 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKWO 821W
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper Van
Year1981
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2021 115,830 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 115,500 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 May 2018 111,464 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS HAVE SURFACE CORROSION

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

STEERING MOUNTING BUSHES WORN ALLOWING FREE PLAY AT STEERING WHEEL

Pass 5 Jun 2017 108,116 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2017 108,061 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner/lower under side door step (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wing to floor pan area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings corner outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner corner wing to floor pan area (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 17 Mar 2017 107,826 miles

Nearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 105,243 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion inner and outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 29 Feb 2016 105,242 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion inner and outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 103,779 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 103,779 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 102,827 miles

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN O/S OF STEERING RACK,SILL EDGE HOLED NSR

Fail 21 Feb 2014 102,827 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

SLIGHT LIGHT DEFLECTION/INTO REVERSE LAMP.SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN O/S STEERING RACK,SILL EDGE HOLED NSR.

Pass 3 Oct 2012 101,653 miles

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

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

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

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both outersills slight corrosion

Fail 19 Sep 2012 101,653 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

light corrosion both outer sills

Pass 4 Oct 2011 101,655 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 101,653 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 101,653 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 101,653 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 10 Jul 2009 101,653 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 101,653 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Fail 23 Jun 2009 101,560 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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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KWO 821W is a 1981 Volkswagen Camper Van in Cream with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 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 KWO 821W, 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.

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KWO 821W is a 1981 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 31 December 1981.

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