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UPC 118X

1982 Volkswagen Campervan

Yellow Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

95,549 mi
Last recorded95,549 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2019
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Campervan58,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUPC 118X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCampervan
Year1982
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2019 95,549 miles

main brake pipe from master cylinder to rear proportioal valve starting to corrode

nearside front inner panel starting to corrode

offside front inner panel starting to corrode

Pass 23 Aug 2018 95,468 miles

oil pressure switch leaking

some welding starting to separate on outriggers

Fail 13 Aug 2018 95,467 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

oil pressure switch leaking

some welding starting to separate on outriggers

Pass 9 Aug 2017 95,167 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 94,404 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 93,558 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear drive shaft gaiters require attension

Pass 13 Aug 2014 92,526 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 23 Jul 2014 92,501 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Centre Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Centre Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Outer Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 89,638 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 89,613 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 88,312 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 83,684 miles

ns and os supporting chassis member centre

Pass 29 Jul 2009 810,829 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 810,829 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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UPC 118X is a 1982 Volkswagen Campervan in Yellow with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1982 Volkswagen Campervan models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 58,066 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 UPC 118X, 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 44 years old, this Volkswagen Campervan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was UPC 118X registered?

UPC 118X is a 1982 Volkswagen Campervan, first registered on 26 March 1982.

Is UPC 118X safe to buy?

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