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MLH 665V

1980 Volkswagen Camper Van

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,261 mi
Last recorded68,261 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2022
Typical for 1980 Volkswagen Camper Van51,460 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMLH 665V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper Van
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2022 68,261 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 6 Apr 2022 68,242 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 67,594 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2020 67,418 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 67,348 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 67,324 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear seat belts not checked

Fail 5 Jan 2017 67,324 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear seat belts not checked

Pass 15 Jun 2015 67,312 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 67,310 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brakes binding slightly

Pass 23 May 2011 66,948 miles

offside front underbody rusty

Pass 12 May 2010 66,570 miles

offside front underbody poor condition

slight lift in steering relay

Fail 11 May 2010 66,569 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front underbody poor condition

slight lift in steering relay

Pass 20 May 2009 65,888 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 65,888 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 65,510 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 64,821 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 63,796 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 63,795 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

underbody condition poor

o/s front tyre wall condition poor

unable to fully check offside front wheel bearing due to brake binding

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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MLH 665V is a 1980 Volkswagen Camper Van in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MLH 665V, 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 MLH 665V registered?

MLH 665V is a 1980 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 8 April 1980.

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