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VAC 149X

1981 Volkswagen Campervan

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2016
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

3,257 mi
Last recorded3,257 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2015
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen Campervan37,032 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVAC 149X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCampervan
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2015 3,257 miles

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

both n/s front and rear bumper end caps missing

slight play in the n/s/f upper arm inner bushes

Fail 16 Sep 2015 3,257 miles

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement both rear (3.5.1k)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

both front and rear n/s bumper end caps missing

n/s/r tyre is wearing low

slight play in the n/s/f upper arm bushes

Pass 20 Jun 2013 3,257 miles

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

Nearside Inner Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

bumper end caps missing

child seat fitted to n/s/f

Fail 10 Jun 2013 3,257 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Inner Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a loose flange bolt (2.4.G.4c)

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

Offside Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Inner Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

bumper end caps missing

child seat fitted to n/s/f

Pass 28 Jun 2012 3,257 miles

Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Jun 2012 3,257 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Outer Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Outer Front Upper Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 3,257 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2011 3,257 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Outer Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 13 May 2010 3,257 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 4 May 2010 3,257 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 3,257 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 May 2008 3,256 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 3,256 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 May 2006 3,256 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 3,256 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrosion to offside inner wheel arch

oil leak

surface corrodion to exhaust system throughout

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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VAC 149X is a 1981 Volkswagen Campervan in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

Across all 1981 Volkswagen Campervan models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 37,032 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 VAC 149X, 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 45 years old, this Volkswagen Campervan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VAC 149X registered?

VAC 149X is a 1981 Volkswagen Campervan, first registered on 1 August 1981.

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