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MTP 826Y

1983 Volkswagen Camper Van

Yellow Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

38,565 mi
Last recorded38,565 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 1983 Volkswagen Camper Van77,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMTP 826Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper Van
Year1983
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc
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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 38,565 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 38,544 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 38,525 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 38,445 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 38,313 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2021 38,313 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 38,034 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2020 38,034 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 37,886 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 37,494 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2018 37,494 miles

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box and pipes (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Under sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jun 2017 37,189 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 35,929 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 35,929 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 33,868 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 Jun 2015 33,862 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 33,606 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Fail 27 Jun 2014 33,604 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 32,646 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 31,896 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 29 Jun 2012 31,891 miles

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside front and rear and nearside rear has slight cracks not exposing cord

Pass 1 Jul 2011 31,430 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 31,426 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 31,085 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 30,409 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 29,186 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

n/s/f door step rusty

Fail 20 Jun 2008 29,111 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

n/s/f door step rusty

Fail 17 May 2007 27,596 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both rear wheel bearings slight play

near side front head light slightly dull

Pass 17 May 2007 27,596 miles

both rear wheel bearings slight play

near side front head light slightly dull

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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MTP 826Y is a 1983 Volkswagen Camper Van in Yellow with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

Across all 1983 Volkswagen Camper Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 77,936 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 Van fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 1,322 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MTP 826Y, 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 43 years old, this Volkswagen Camper Van is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MTP 826Y registered?

MTP 826Y is a 1983 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 22 June 1983.

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