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UWM 756V

1980 Volkswagen Camping

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

69,527 mi
Last recorded69,527 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2019
Typical for 1980 Volkswagen Camping45,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUWM 756V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamping
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc
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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2019 69,527 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2018 68,082 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 3 May 2018 68,082 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 May 2017 65,893 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 2 May 2017 65,893 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 60,560 miles

FRONT ANTI-ROLL BAR MOUNTING BUSHES WEARING

FRONT SEATS ROCKING SLIGHTLY ON RUNNER BASES

FRONT SUSPENSION UPPER WISHBONE INNER BUSHES DETERIORATING/WEARING

FRONT TYRES WEARING OFF TOWARDS INNER EDGES

MAIN BEAM TELL TALE OMITS A RED LIGHT

NEARSIDE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER STARTING TO LEAK

OIL LEAK(S) ON ENGINE

PLAY EVIDENT IN STEERING COLUMN SHAFT LOWER JOINT (RUBBER BUSHES WEARING

SLIGHT EXHAUST BLOWS ON SILENCER BOX

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH REAR WHEEL BEARINGS

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERIKNG COLUMN UPPER BUSH/BEARING

Fail 22 Apr 2016 60,560 miles

Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp OFFSIDE REAR (1.4.A.2h)

FRONT ANTI-ROLL BAR MOUNTING BUSHES WEARING

FRONT SEATS ROCKING SLIGHTLY ON RUNNER BASES

FRONT SUSPENSION UPPER WISHBONE INNER BUSHES DETERIORATING/WEARING

FRONT TYRES WEARING OFF TOWARDS INNER EDGES

MAIN BEAM TELL TALE OMITS A RED LIGHT

NEARSIDE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER STARTING TO LEAK

OIL LEAK(S) ON ENGINE

PLAY EVIDENT IN STEERING COLUMN SHAFT LOWER JOINT (RUBBER BUSHES WEARING

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

SLIGHT EXHAUST BLOWS ON SILENCER BOX

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH REAR WHEEL BEARINGS

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERIKNG COLUMN UPPER BUSH/BEARING

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp OFFSIDE (1.2.1f)

Fail 13 Feb 2016 60,477 miles

Parking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth (3.1.5)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded OFFSIDE INNER SILL (REAR)_ (2.4.A.3)

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

DRIVER & PASSENGER SEATS ROCKING SLIGHTLY ON RUNNERS

FRONT ANTI-ROLL BAR MOUNTING BUSHES WORN

FRONT SUSPENSION UPPER WISHBONE INNER BUSHES WEARING

FRONT TYRES WEARING OFF ON INNER EDGES

OFFSIDE FRONT DRIVERS FOOTWELL FLOOR CORRODING

OIL LEAK(S) ON ENGINE

PLAY EVIDENT IN STEERING SHAFT LOWER JOINT BUSHES

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH REAR WHEEL BEARINGS

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING COLUMN UPPER BUSH/BEARING

Pass 15 May 2015 58,161 miles

drivers & passenger seats rocking slightly

front anti-roll bar mounting bushes worn

front suspension upper wishbone inner bushes wearing

front tyres wearing off on inner edges

play in steering column lower joint(s) - advise attention

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

slight play in steering column upper bush/bearing

Fail 13 May 2015 58,161 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

drivers & passenger seats rocking slightly

front anti-roll bar mounting bushes worn

front suspension upper wishbone inner bushes wearing

front tyres wearing off on inner edges

play in steering column lower joint(s) - advise attention

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

slight play in steering column upper bush/bearing

Pass 16 May 2014 56,951 miles

o/s/r fog lamp not working

oil leak(s) on engine

slight play in n/s/f & both rear wheel bearings

slight play in steering coupling upper joint

unable to visually check brake pads

Fail 15 May 2014 56,951 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

o/s/r fog lamp not working

oil leak(s) on engine

slight play in n/s/f & both rear wheel bearings

slight play in steering coupling upper joint

unable to visually check brake pads

Pass 28 Mar 2013 53,841 miles

brake discs rusting

offside wiper starting to split

Fail 23 Mar 2013 53,841 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

brake discs rusting

offside wiper starting to split

Pass 22 Mar 2012 49,140 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 49,140 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2010 47,949 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 48,689 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 45,689 miles

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

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

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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UWM 756V is a 1980 Volkswagen Camping in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

Across all 1980 Volkswagen Camping models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 45,635 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 Camping fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 135 recorded failures. If you're considering buying UWM 756V, 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 46 years old, this Volkswagen Camping is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was UWM 756V registered?

UWM 756V is a 1980 Volkswagen Camping, first registered on 17 March 1980.

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