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LFR 571W

1981 Volkswagen Camper

Yellow Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

56,468 mi
Last recorded56,468 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2017
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen Camper51,528 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLFR 571W
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1981
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2017 56,468 miles

inner steps corroded n/s and o/s not holed

underneath vehicle undrersealed and painted

Pass 8 Jan 2015 56,213 miles

minor engine oil leak

slight corrosion to side pannels, no sharp edges

Pass 20 Jan 2014 55,921 miles

slight corrosion inside rear arch at back

Pass 21 Dec 2012 55,561 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2012 55,554 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 52,909 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 10 Jun 2011 52,908 miles

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 52,382 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2010 52,350 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside 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)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 51,005 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 51,003 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 19 Apr 2008 49,751 miles

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2008 49,751 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2007 48,573 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2006 46,582 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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LFR 571W is a 1981 Volkswagen Camper in Yellow with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LFR 571W, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LFR 571W registered?

LFR 571W is a 1981 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 31 December 1981.

Is LFR 571W safe to buy?

The MOT history for LFR 571W shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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