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REA 660W

1980 Volkswagen Camper Van

Red Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2021
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

28,935 mi
Last recorded28,935 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2019
Typical for 1980 Volkswagen Camper Van51,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationREA 660W
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper Van
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2019 28,935 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2019 28,914 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 27,697 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

PLAY IN SUSPENSION / STEERING

Fail 11 Jul 2018 27,671 miles

Offside Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated STEP (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering component casing not properly attached RUBBER BOOT (2.1.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

PLAY IN SUSPENSION / STEERING

Pass 16 Jun 2017 26,878 miles

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2016 25,011 miles

Offside Rear parking brake efficiency 100 kgf

Pass 13 Mar 2015 23,814 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

centre offside two holes in floor

general corrosion on chassis,body, suspension arms and other components

rear crossmember corroded but not serious weakened

Fail 13 Mar 2015 23,814 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

centre offside two holes in floor

general corrosion on chassis,body, suspension arms and other components

rear crossmember corroded but not serious weakened

Pass 8 Apr 2014 22,469 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

general corrosion on chassies, body, suspension arms and other components

Fail 15 Mar 2014 22,446 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2013 21,681 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 20,411 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2011 20,389 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

inner sills os ns holed and corroded os outer sill weak

Pass 29 Oct 2010 18,894 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 18,894 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 18,550 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 18,549 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 18,520 miles

corrosion o/s/r wheel arch at rear

corrosion on front inner wings

oil leak

Fail 13 Nov 2007 18,520 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

corrosion o/s/r wheel arch at rear

corrosion on front inner wings

oil leak

Pass 4 Aug 2006 16,936 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 16,916 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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REA 660W is a 1980 Volkswagen Camper Van in Red with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1980 Volkswagen Camper Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 51,460 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 REA 660W, 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 46 years old, this Volkswagen Camper Van is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was REA 660W registered?

REA 660W is a 1980 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 14 November 1980.

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