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NHE 146X

1981 Volkswagen Camper

Red Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

14,541 mi
Last recorded14,541 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2015
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen Camper51,528 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNHE 146X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2015 14,541 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all four tyres slight cracking on walls and tread

Pass 26 Jul 2013 143,110 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Fail 23 Jul 2013 143,110 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2012 12,772 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 12,222 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 12,222 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 11,710 miles

Oil leak

Fail 27 May 2010 11,700 miles

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Apr 2009 10,013 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 10,013 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 9,261 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 9,258 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering rack mounting bushes worn.

Pass 16 Apr 2007 8,071 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 7,201 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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NHE 146X is a 1981 Volkswagen Camper in Red with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 NHE 146X, 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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NHE 146X is a 1981 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 11 September 1981.

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