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NWF 419X

1981 Volkswagen Camper Van

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

47,482 mi
Last recorded47,482 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2017
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen Camper Van73,844 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNWF 419X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper Van
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2017 47,482 miles

vehicle under sealed unable to carry out full check on the brake pipes

Fail 28 Oct 2017 47,482 miles

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

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

vehicle under sealed unable to carry out full check on the brake pipes

Pass 14 Oct 2016 47,253 miles

Centre vehicle undersealed the condition of the brake pipes unknown

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Oct 2015 46,407 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 15 Oct 2015 46,407 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working both front sidelights (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 45,554 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

very dry in places advise to wax oil

Fail 22 Aug 2013 44,093 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

dry in places advise to wax oil

Pass 22 Aug 2013 44,093 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

dry in places advise to wax oil

Pass 30 May 2012 42,544 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

off side rear tyre showing surface cracks in tyre pattern

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

stone chip in screen near side

various underbody corrosion

Pass 16 May 2011 41,006 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

acceliator pedal rubber split

both front foot well area slightly corroded

both front inner wings slightly corroded

both rear inner wings slightly corroded

door bottoms both front slightly corroded

flue pipe insecure

front disc slightly worn corroded rusty

inner +outer sill slightly corroded

n/s/f track controll arm spacer washer corroded

n/s/f wing indicator area slightly corroded

n/s/r bumper end cap missing

o/s/f upper ball joint rubber leaking

petrol tank slightly damaged

rear no plate light slightly loose

side door sticking some times

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jul 2010 41,641 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 41,641 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

n/s sill correded hold

n/s/f step correded hold

o/s sill correded hold

o/s/f inner wing hold correded

o/s/f inner wing hold correded

o/s/f step hold correded

Fail 22 Jun 2010 41,641 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside 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)

Offside 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)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s sill hold correded

n/s/f step hold correded

o/s sill correded hold

o/s/f inner wing hold correded

o/s/f inner wing hold correded

o/s/f step hold correded

Pass 22 Jun 2009 41,399 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 41,399 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

marks front no plate

n/s step sill correded hold

n/s/f inner wing hold

o/s sill hold

o/s step sill hold coedded

o/s/f inner wing hold

sticker

Pass 24 Jun 2008 40,881 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 39,854 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

n/s/r tyre wall slightly perished

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Camper Van?

Based on 20,778 MOT tests across 1,413 vehicles.

68.6%
Pass Rate
1,173
Miles/Year
61
Year Lifespan
1,413
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,322
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 857
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 815
Stop lamp not working 626
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 558
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NWF 419X is a 1981 Volkswagen Camper Van in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1981 Volkswagen Camper Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 73,844 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 Van fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 1,322 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NWF 419X, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Camper Van typically stays on UK roads for around 61 years. At 45 years old, this Volkswagen Camper Van is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was NWF 419X registered?

NWF 419X is a 1981 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 8 September 1981.

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