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MTA 300W

1981 Volkswagen Camper

White Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2022
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

2,279 mi
Last recorded2,279 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2021
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen Camper51,528 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMTA 300W
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2021 2,279 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2021 2,274 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

advise both door steps corroded

advise play in steering near side

Pass 19 Mar 2020 1,710 miles

exhaust tail pipe missing

n/s/f step corroded

Fail 9 Mar 2020 1,683 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

exhaust tail pipe missing

front caliper brake pipes corroded

n/s/f step corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2019 1,136 miles

Headlamp tell tale not working

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

exhaust tail pipe missing

n-s door step corroded

Fail 5 Mar 2019 1,107 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Headlamp tell tale not working

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

exhaust tail pipe missing

n-s door step corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2018 727 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

o-s park brake reading only 50% of n-s

Fail 9 Jul 2018 702 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 393 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 385 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front top (2.4.G.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake binding both rear (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 99,968 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 99,410 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 99,408 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 99,034 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 99,031 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 98,219 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 97,018 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 96,356 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 95,282 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 94,366 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Jun 2009 94,363 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 93,786 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 93,768 miles

Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2006 91,640 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 91,632 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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MTA 300W is a 1981 Volkswagen Camper in White with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MTA 300W, 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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MTA 300W is a 1981 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 1 May 1981.

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