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NNU 243W

1981 Volkswagen Camper

Cream Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

12,661 mi
Last recorded12,661 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2021
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen Camper51,528 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNNU 243W
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1981
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2021 12,661 miles

shields limiting inspection

Pass 12 Jun 2020 11,137 miles
Fail 21 May 2020 11,137 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced foremost inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheelarch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheelarch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 May 2019 9,594 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

shields limiting inspection

Fail 29 Apr 2019 9,594 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

shields limiting inspection

Pass 2 May 2018 6,816 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

shields limiting inspection

sills showing signs of corrosion

Fail 27 Apr 2018 6,815 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

shields limiting inspection

sills showing signs of corrosion

Pass 11 May 2017 4,237 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 11 May 2017 4,237 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 12 May 2016 2,070 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 646 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 3,262 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2013 99,396 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 97,952 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 18 Jan 2012 97,950 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 97,845 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 15 Sep 2009 97,845 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 18 Apr 2008 96,941 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 96,941 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 95,870 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 95,864 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

lower steering column mounting worn

Pass 2 Feb 2006 94,597 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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NNU 243W is a 1981 Volkswagen Camper in Cream with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NNU 243W, 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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What year was NNU 243W registered?

NNU 243W is a 1981 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 4 March 1981.

Is NNU 243W safe to buy?

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