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OCX 241X

1981 Volkswagen Camper

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

71,001 mi
Last recorded71,001 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2024
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen Camper51,528 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOCX 241X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2024 71,001 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 70,995 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2023 70,995 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength x member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 70,991 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 70,986 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 70,971 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 70,911 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 70,673 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 70,236 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Jun 2017 70,236 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired footstep (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Jul 2016 69,367 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 69,365 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 68,407 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 68,407 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 67,345 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 Jun 2014 67,345 miles

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jun 2013 65,948 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 65,948 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 64,334 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 63,061 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 61,886 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 61,886 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2005 61,868 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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OCX 241X is a 1981 Volkswagen Camper in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 OCX 241X, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OCX 241X registered?

OCX 241X is a 1981 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 1 August 1981.

Is OCX 241X safe to buy?

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