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LRA 308W

1981 Volkswagen Camper

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

88,634 mi
Last recorded88,634 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2015
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen Camper51,528 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLRA 308W
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2015 88,634 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2014 87,690 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 87,690 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 84,801 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 82,867 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 81,642 miles

both front seats loose

front brake ferrulls coroding

frontdiscs slightly corroded

n/s +o/s rear inner road spring housings heavly corroded

n/s rear tyr perished

n/s/r inner cv boot split

o/s/f brake pipe corroding

Fail 18 Jul 2008 81,642 miles

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

both front seats loose

front brake ferrulls coroding

frontdiscs slightly corroded

n/s +o/s rear inner road spring housings heavly corroded

n/s rear tyr perished

n/s/r inner cv boot split

o/s/f brake pipe corroding

Pass 9 May 2007 81,409 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 81,407 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

extensive underseal/surface corrossion when vehicle presented for test

Pass 11 May 2006 81,022 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

several steel brake pipes rusty

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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LRA 308W is a 1981 Volkswagen Camper in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LRA 308W, 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 LRA 308W registered?

LRA 308W is a 1981 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 16 January 1981.

Is LRA 308W safe to buy?

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