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SUF 172X

1982 Volkswagen Camping

Red Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

38,007 mi
Last recorded38,007 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2023
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Camping59,688 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSUF 172X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamping
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc
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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2023 38,007 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2023 38,007 miles

Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 37,056 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Rubber hose deteriorated near tank ()

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 36,084 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2016 35,802 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 32,519 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 May 2013 30,683 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 29,116 miles

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

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

offside front wiper blade split

Pass 10 Aug 2010 27,357 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 25,423 miles

both tappet covers leaking oil

reverse light swith faulty

Fail 20 Aug 2009 25,423 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

both tappet covers leaking oil

reverse light swith faulty

Pass 23 Jul 2008 23,932 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 23,853 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 22,814 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Camping?

Based on 1,661 MOT tests across 109 vehicles.

65.6%
Pass Rate
1,055
Miles/Year
46
Year Lifespan
109
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 135
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 73
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 72
Brake pipe excessively corroded 65
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 60
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SUF 172X is a 1982 Volkswagen Camping in Red with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1982 Volkswagen Camping models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 59,688 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Camping fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 135 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SUF 172X, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Camping typically stays on UK roads for around 46 years. At 44 years old, this Volkswagen Camping is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SUF 172X registered?

SUF 172X is a 1982 Volkswagen Camping, first registered on 15 March 1982.

Is SUF 172X safe to buy?

The MOT history for SUF 172X shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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