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NRX 638K

1981 Volkswagen Camper

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

53,312 mi
Last recorded53,312 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen Camper51,528 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNRX 638K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 53,312 miles

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

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

headlamp patterns

Pass 14 Jul 2023 53,088 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint boot perished

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint boot perished

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2023 53,088 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint boot perished

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint boot perished

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2022 52,960 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint boot perished

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint boot perished

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2022 52,959 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint boot perished

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint boot perished

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2021 52,252 miles

Front headlamp patterns

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 6 Aug 2020 52,077 miles

headlamp patterns

rear brake balance

Pass 18 Apr 2019 51,792 miles

left aim on upper limit

rear brake balance

right headlamp pattern

Pass 16 Apr 2018 51,381 miles

Engine oil leak

Slight exhaust blow

Fail 16 Apr 2018 51,381 miles

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine oil leak

Slight exhaust blow

Pass 7 Apr 2017 50,750 miles

exhaust corroded

front axle beam repairs

suspension lowered

tyre sizes different front to rear

Fail 7 Apr 2017 50,750 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

exhaust corroded

front axle beam repairs

suspension lowered

tyre sizes different front to rear

Pass 12 Apr 2016 49,373 miles

front axle beam repairs

suspension lowered

tyre sizes different front to rear

Fail 11 Apr 2016 49,373 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp flashes with indicator (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating very dim (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure steering wheel loose (2.1.6)

front axle beam repairs

suspension lowered

tyre sizes different front to rear

Pass 14 May 2015 49,134 miles

front axle beam repairs

fuel pipes cracked

inner sills patch repairs

rear brake pipes corroded

right front wheel arch corrosion

right outer sill corroded

suspension lowered

Fail 28 Apr 2015 49,134 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

front axle beam repairs

fuel pipe to carb cracked

inner sills patch repairs

rear brake pipes corroded

right front wheel arch corrosion

right sill corroded

suspension lowered

Pass 6 May 2014 38,706 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 2 May 2014 38,706 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 26 Jul 2013 38,637 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Both rear wheel bearings have slight free play

Brake fluid level becoming low

Brake fluid reservoir requires re-securing

Engine oil leak

Front service brake rod clevis pin linkage becoming worn

Heavy underseal - tested as presented

Offside rear brake noisy

Rear service brakes slightly out of balance

Steering drop arm - link arm (rear ball joint) has slight free play

Unable to open side door

Welding near both front supension arm areas and undersealed

Pass 6 Jul 2012 36,718 miles

underside corrosion

Pass 13 Jun 2011 32,343 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 32,343 miles

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 31,397 miles

Nearside and offside front outer rigger coroded in excess

Oil leak

Fail 18 Aug 2009 31,389 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside and offside front outer rigger coroded in excess

Oil leak

Pass 19 Aug 2008 27,795 miles

Battery insecure

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside rear outer rigger coroded in excess

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

Pass 8 Mar 2008 26,910 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 25,137 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 21,185 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 21,185 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Service 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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NRX 638K is a 1981 Volkswagen Camper in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 NRX 638K, 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 NRX 638K registered?

NRX 638K is a 1981 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 23 March 1981.

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