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UPH 18X

1982 Volkswagen Campervan

White Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

63,049 mi
Last recorded63,049 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2017
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Campervan58,066 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUPH 18X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCampervan
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 21 Feb 2017 63,049 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded back plate (3.1.9)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded drivers foot well (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded back plate (3.1.9)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Outer sill badly corroded

drivers door step badly corroded

no rear seats fitted time of test

vehicle underbody corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2015 62,621 miles

Excessive corrosion in non prescribed areas.

Fail 1 Jul 2015 62,620 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Excessive corrosion in non prescribed areas.

Pass 15 May 2014 61,306 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 60,537 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine oil leak

Pass 11 May 2012 60,186 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 May 2011 59,466 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 58,838 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 58,838 miles

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

o/s/f tyre perishing

Pass 15 May 2009 57,656 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 57,691 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

n/s park eff. low

Pass 23 Apr 2008 57,044 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 57,031 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

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

FRONT NUMBER PLATE DETERIORATING

N/S SEAT INSECURE

N/S WIPER SPLIT

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Nov 2006 56,084 miles

PARKING BRAKE EFFICIENCY LOW

Fail 2 Nov 2006 56,081 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Pass 23 Sep 2005 53,364 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2005 53,361 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

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

N/S/F jacking point rusty and breaking away

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

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

oil leak

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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UPH 18X is a 1982 Volkswagen Campervan in White with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UPH 18X, 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 UPH 18X registered?

UPH 18X is a 1982 Volkswagen Campervan, first registered on 16 June 1982.

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