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PTM 689W

1980 Volkswagen Campervan

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2023
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

8,076 mi
Last recorded8,076 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2022
Typical for 1980 Volkswagen Campervan39,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPTM 689W
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCampervan
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 13 Jul 2022 8,076 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Body corrosion

Nearside Rear Body corrosion

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

Pass 13 Jul 2021 5,949 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Body corroded

Offside Rear Body corroed

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

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 9 Jul 2020 5,372 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear body corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear body corroded

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 4,156 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 2,585 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 675 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Jul 2016 99,231 miles

Body has slight corrosion all (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 98,633 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

advise front tyres starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 11 Jul 2014 96,735 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 94,643 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 92,238 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 90,510 miles

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 11 Jun 2010 89,419 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 87,865 miles

track rod end gators split

Pass 28 Apr 2008 86,183 miles

slight corrosion near steering box

Pass 24 Apr 2007 82,749 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 11 Apr 2006 78,377 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Campervan?

Based on 12,604 MOT tests across 870 vehicles.

68.4%
Pass Rate
1,115
Miles/Year
61
Year Lifespan
870
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 811
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 659
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 519
Stop lamp not working 381
position lamp(s) not working 380
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PTM 689W is a 1980 Volkswagen Campervan in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1980 Volkswagen Campervan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 39,901 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Campervan fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 811 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PTM 689W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Campervan typically stays on UK roads for around 61 years. At 46 years old, this Volkswagen Campervan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PTM 689W registered?

PTM 689W is a 1980 Volkswagen Campervan, first registered on 14 October 1980.

Is PTM 689W safe to buy?

The MOT history for PTM 689W shows 17 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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