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SKM 232W

1981 Volkswagen Camper Van

Green Petrol 1957cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

18,549 mi
Last recorded18,549 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2024
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen Camper Van73,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSKM 232W
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper Van
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,957cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2024 18,549 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 18,362 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 17,757 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 17,440 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 16,479 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 16,473 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2018 14,488 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 14,249 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 12,161 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 12,161 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 10,855 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

corrosion underside

fuel filler pipe has been repaired

Pass 17 Jun 2014 9,617 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2014 9,616 miles

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

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 1,899 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 1,008 miles

Oil leak

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

boh rear sills have slight corrosion

both front sills have slight corrosion

both front steps have slight corrosion

front pads cant see to examine

offside front inner arch has slight corrosion

Pass 8 Jun 2010 96,201 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 219,491 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 218,380 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 18 May 2007 217,373 miles

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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SKM 232W is a 1981 Volkswagen Camper Van in Green with a 1,957cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SKM 232W, 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 SKM 232W registered?

SKM 232W is a 1981 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 19 February 1981.

Is SKM 232W safe to buy?

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