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NPE 373W

1981 Volkswagen Camper

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

2,260 mi
Last recorded2,260 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen Camper51,528 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNPE 373W
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 2,260 miles

oil leak engine

slight play in steering idlers

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 3 Feb 2026 2,257 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

oil leak engine

play in steering idlers

slight play in front wheel bearings

underside of vehilce corroded

various corrosion + damage over vehicle

Pass 15 Feb 2025 1,740 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front wipers slow

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear inner sill corrosion but structural

oil leak

slight play in steering

Pass 22 Mar 2024 99,250 miles

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

slight play in steering idlers

Fail 5 Mar 2024 99,129 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

slight play in steering idlers

Pass 18 Mar 2023 96,747 miles

offside front step corroded

slight play rear drag link joint

Fail 28 Feb 2023 96,729 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

offside front step corroded

slight play rear drag link joint

Pass 12 Jun 2018 89,257 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 89,019 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 88,718 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 88,718 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed (6.3.5.a)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 29 May 2015 87,946 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 85,992 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 83,140 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

corrosion of n/s/f inner step (not within prescribed area)

corrosion of rear valance (not within prescribed area)

n/s/r drive shaft outer c/v boot is starting to perish!

Fail 15 May 2013 83,124 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

general underbody corrosion

n/s/f inner step/outer wheel arch is corroded and holed!

n/s/r drive shaft outer c/v boot is starting to perish!

o/s inner sill is corroded and holed (not within any prescribed area's and not seriously affecting vehicle structure)

o/s outer sill is corroded

o/s/f, n/s/f outriggers are corroded and holed (not within any prescribed area's)

rear valance is corroded and holed (not within any prescribed area's)

Fail 10 May 2013 83,071 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2012 82,589 miles

Inner sills/box sections are corroded and holed!

front and rear outriggers are corroded and holed!

Pass 23 May 2011 81,749 miles

front outriggers are corroded and holed!

Pass 3 Jun 2010 79,780 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 79,217 miles

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 77,800 miles

under side of vehicle corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2006 75,052 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 75,049 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2006 75,035 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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NPE 373W is a 1981 Volkswagen Camper in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NPE 373W, 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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NPE 373W is a 1981 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 27 February 1981.

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