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LOV 843X

1981 Volkswagen Camper

Orange Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

19,932 mi
Last recorded19,932 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2017
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen Camper51,528 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLOV 843X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1981
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2017 19,932 miles

Front brake discs poor condition

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge and perished

Nearside mirror glass damaged

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front jacking point and sill badly corroded

Rear both tyres close to limits and perished

drivers door corroded

nearside step corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2016 17,996 miles

both rear tyres close to limits

drivers door in poor condition (corroded at bottom

near side step badly corroded

Fail 2 Jun 2016 17,803 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion drivers door. (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear cable insecure clip broken.

horn switch fault not returning.

Pass 11 May 2015 13,417 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 13,417 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Pass 13 May 2014 12,578 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 2 May 2013 10,155 miles

Oil leak

nearside rear body panel rusty

Pass 14 May 2012 107,199 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 17 May 2011 6,375 miles

CORRECT NUMBER PLATES FITTED OVER INCORRECT PLATES

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

RUST O/S/F AND N/S/F FLOOR WELLS

Fail 6 May 2011 6,367 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

CORRECT NUMBER PLATES FITTED OVER INCORRECT PLATES

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

RUST O/S/F AND N/S/F FLOOR WELLS

Pass 28 Apr 2010 58,759 miles

50 spots of corrosion see block plan

corrosion in all mountin gs + all brake pipes

nsr brake binding

osf tyre spliting

Fail 23 Apr 2010 58,759 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

50 spots of corrosion see block plan

corrosion in all mountin gs + all brake pipes

nsr brake binding

osf tyre spliting

Pass 27 Mar 2009 19,788 miles

10 spots fo corrosion see block plan

play in track rod ends nsf & osf

Pass 27 Mar 2009 5,296 miles

20 spots of corrosion see block plan + rear radias arms off tyre splitng brake hoses tight on lock to lock

Fail 14 Apr 2008 4,811 miles

40 spots of corrosion + nsr osr brake hose frurels

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 4,811 miles

40 spots of corrosion + nsr osr brake hose frurels

Pass 22 Mar 2007 35,190 miles

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

Oil leak

offside front tyre perishing

Pass 5 Apr 2006 99,644 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 99,644 miles

Nearside Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

both front tyres perishing

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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LOV 843X is a 1981 Volkswagen Camper in Orange with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 LOV 843X, 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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What year was LOV 843X registered?

LOV 843X is a 1981 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 13 August 1981.

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