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MCV 220X

1981 Volkswagen Camper

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

61,665 mi
Last recorded61,665 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2024
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen Camper51,528 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMCV 220X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2024 61,665 miles

Nearside Rear Sill starting to corrode

Offside Front Jacking point slightly corroded

Fail 17 Jun 2024 61,664 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

offside front and nearside front jacking points corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2021 58,750 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the inner edge/ possible wheel alignment issue (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Aug 2021 58,750 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the inner edge/ possible wheel alignment issue (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 56,213 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering arm damper has play in a mounting bush

Pass 5 Aug 2019 54,407 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2019 54,407 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 50,392 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2014 49,336 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 49,104 miles

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

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

body corroded in various places.

Pass 29 Mar 2011 44,257 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Fail 25 Mar 2011 44,244 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 42,401 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 40,558 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 37,631 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 18 Apr 2007 34,312 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 29,282 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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MCV 220X is a 1981 Volkswagen Camper in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 MCV 220X, 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 MCV 220X registered?

MCV 220X is a 1981 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 24 September 1981.

Is MCV 220X safe to buy?

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