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MWL 978S

1991 Volkswagen Camper Van

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2014
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

Typical for 1991 Volkswagen Camper Van100,150 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMWL 978S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper Van
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2013

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

front tyres perished

Pass 14 Aug 2009 813 miles

body in poor condition

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 4 Aug 2009 810 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

body in poor condition

Pass 18 Jun 2008 588 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

corrosion outside pescribed areas

slight play in o s top swivel

Pass 20 Jun 2007 99,557 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

corosion out side pescribed areas

offside head light cracked

Pass 21 Jun 2006 97,908 miles

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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MWL 978S is a 1991 Volkswagen Camper Van in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1991 Volkswagen Camper Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 100,150 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 MWL 978S, 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 35 years old, this Volkswagen Camper Van is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MWL 978S registered?

MWL 978S is a 1991 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 1 January 1991.

Is MWL 978S safe to buy?

The MOT history for MWL 978S shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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