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MWV 882W

1981 Volkswagen Camper

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

90,576 mi
Last recorded90,576 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2021
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen Camper51,528 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMWV 882W
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2021 90,576 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play very slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 90,200 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2020 90,200 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2019 88,732 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 87,093 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 86,395 miles

slight play in lower steering coupling in side

Fail 16 Mar 2016 86,395 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight play in lower steering coupling in side

Pass 2 Apr 2015 85,972 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 13 Mar 2015 85,970 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 85,875 miles

wipers poor

Fail 12 Oct 2012 85,860 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

wipers poor

Pass 14 Oct 2011 84,071 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

slight play in both lower ball joints

Fail 14 Oct 2011 84,071 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

slight play in both lower ball joints

Pass 12 Oct 2010 82,073 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 80,464 miles

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all suspension bushes starting to perish

corrosion to both sides of rear floor

corrosion to offside front door step

Pass 14 Oct 2008 77,862 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 75,743 miles

corrosion at offside outer sill close to rear suspension mounting area,advise welding in near future.

Pass 12 Oct 2006 72,877 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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MWV 882W is a 1981 Volkswagen Camper in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 MWV 882W, 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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MWV 882W is a 1981 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 27 March 1981.

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