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OKL 980W

1981 Volkswagen Camper

White Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2022
Tests21 (10 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate47.6%

Mileage

76,933 mi
Last recorded76,933 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2021
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen Camper51,528 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOKL 980W
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

10 pass 11 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2021 76,933 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracks in tread area and cracks in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 10 Jun 2021 76,922 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracks in tread area and cracks in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 76,871 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2018 76,868 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Electrical wiring insecure starter motor wiring (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexible hose to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Fuel pipe chafing (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2014 76,680 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 76,678 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2014 76,677 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

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)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/r floor corroded (not within 30 cm )

o/s/f tyre split (no cords showing)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 76,425 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

deep cut osf tyre sidewall but no cords visable at time of test

front to rear covered in sealer

intermitant engine noise

ns number plate lamp lense missing but lamp working ok

steering rack bushes slightly worn

Fail 15 Feb 2013 76,425 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

deep cut osf tyre sidewall but no cords visable at time of test

front to rear covered in sealer

intermitant engine noise

ns number plate lamp lense missing but lamp working ok

steering rack bushes slightly worn

Fail 1 Mar 2012 74,105 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 74,105 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 73,322 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 17 May 2011 73,322 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 70,487 miles

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

corosion starting on nearside rear wheel arch

nearside front floor coroded

offside front top balljoint rubber split also slight lift in top balljoint

offside rear number plate light lens missing

slight damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Fail 22 Sep 2009 70,480 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

corosion starting on nearside rear wheel arch

nearside front floor coroded

offside front top balljoint rubber split also slight lift in top balljoint

offside rear number plate light lens missing

slight damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 16 Sep 2008 68,223 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

offside front top ball joint rubber split

offside rear number plate light lens missing (not showing white light to rear)

small hole in nearside outer sill

Fail 8 Sep 2008 88,215 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

offside front top ball joint rubber split

offside rear number plate light lens missing (not showing white light to rear)

small hole in nearside outer sill

Pass 20 Sep 2007 65,962 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 85,935 miles

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 63,724 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 63,712 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Corrosion of offside & nearside front floor step sections.

Corrosion of offside outer sill panel.

Engine leaking oil.

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

Offside & nearside heat exchanger casings & duct pipes in poor condition.

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

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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OKL 980W is a 1981 Volkswagen Camper in White with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.6%.

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 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 OKL 980W, 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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OKL 980W is a 1981 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 1 April 1981.

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