MOT Status
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53,312 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
headlamp patterns
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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))
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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))
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))
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))
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 ()
headlamp patterns
rear brake balance
left aim on upper limit
rear brake balance
right headlamp pattern
Engine oil leak
Slight exhaust blow
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
exhaust corroded
front axle beam repairs
suspension lowered
tyre sizes different front to rear
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
exhaust corroded
front axle beam repairs
suspension lowered
tyre sizes different front to rear
front axle beam repairs
suspension lowered
tyre sizes different front to rear
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
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
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
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
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
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
underside corrosion
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)
Nearside and offside front outer rigger coroded in excess
Oil leak
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
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)
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?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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NRX 638K is a 1981 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 23 March 1981.
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