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LKJ 215V

1980 Volkswagen Camper Van

Yellow Petrol 1957cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2023
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

168,683 mi
Last recorded168,683 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2022
Typical for 1980 Volkswagen Camper Van51,460 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLKJ 215V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper Van
Year1980
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,957cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2022 168,683 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 182,271 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 182,269 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a loose flange bolt (2.4.G.4c)

Offside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 179,620 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 179,607 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre worn unevenly and perished on tread and side wall

Fail 2 Aug 2010 179,607 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre worn unevenly and perished on tread and side wall

Pass 31 Jul 2009 177,858 miles

Offside front upper & lower ball joint rubbers are split.

Oil leak

Steering rack rubbers slightly deteriorated,slight movement to rack.

Fail 29 Jul 2009 177,858 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside front upper & lower ball joint rubbers are split.

Oil leak

Steering rack rubbers slightly deteriorated,slight movement to rack.

Pass 30 Jul 2008 166,128 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Jul 2008 166,128 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 154,933 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 154,634 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 134,874 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 134,874 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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LKJ 215V is a 1980 Volkswagen Camper Van in Yellow with a 1,957cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1980 Volkswagen Camper Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 51,460 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 LKJ 215V, 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 46 years old, this Volkswagen Camper Van is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LKJ 215V registered?

LKJ 215V is a 1980 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 31 December 1980.

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