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NKX 132V

1980 Volkswagen Campervan

Multi-colour Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2020
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

44,909 mi
Last recorded44,909 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2019
Typical for 1980 Volkswagen Campervan39,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNKX 132V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCampervan
Year1980
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2019 44,909 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 44,909 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Jun 2018 44,909 miles

Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction wiper park (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 44,909 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Jun 2016 44,909 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 44,909 miles

Bludge and surface cracks in tyre sidewalls

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

Engine and ATF oil leaks

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Front floor repaired

Front outrigger / jacking point rusty

Left rear wheel arch repaired

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Sill repaired

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Tail pipe security

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 9 Mar 2015 44,909 miles

Front floor repaired

Bludge and surface cracks in tyre sidewalls

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

Engine and ATF oil leaks

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front outrigger / jacking point rusty

Left rear wheel arch repaired

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Sill repaired

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Tail pipe security

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 44,836 miles

front brake reaction bushes cracked

handbrake balance

oil leaks

rear wheel bearings play

right front brake pipe corroded and damaged

steering rack mounts worn

Fail 27 Mar 2014 44,836 miles

Centre Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

front brake reaction bushes cracked

handbrake balance

oil leaks

rear wheel bearings play

right front brake pipe corroded and damaged

steering rack mounts worn

Pass 9 Apr 2013 44,247 miles

exhaust corroded

front antiroll bar bushes cracked

hazard switch worn

rear wheel bearing play

right front brake pipe to caliper damaged

transmission fluid leak

Fail 9 Apr 2013 44,247 miles

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

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

exhaust corroded

front antiroll bar bushes cracked

hazard switch worn

idle speed high

rear wheel bearing play

right front brake pipe to caliper damaged

transmission fluid leak

Pass 4 Apr 2012 43,293 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 43,288 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2010 42,832 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s sill getting corroded

Fail 14 Aug 2010 42,829 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s sill getting corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2009 41,135 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 41,135 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2008 37,253 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 37,247 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Campervan?

Based on 12,604 MOT tests across 870 vehicles.

68.4%
Pass Rate
1,115
Miles/Year
61
Year Lifespan
870
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 811
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 659
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 519
Stop lamp not working 381
position lamp(s) not working 380
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NKX 132V is a 1980 Volkswagen Campervan in Multi-colour with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 1980 Volkswagen Campervan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 39,901 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 Campervan fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 811 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NKX 132V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Campervan typically stays on UK roads for around 61 years. At 46 years old, this Volkswagen Campervan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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NKX 132V is a 1980 Volkswagen Campervan, first registered on 1 May 1980.

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