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VKC 316V

1980 Volkswagen Camper Van

Yellow Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

23,701 mi
Last recorded23,701 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2019
Typical for 1980 Volkswagen Camper Van51,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVKC 316V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper Van
Year1980
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2019 23,701 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

n/s o/s rear floors corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2018 23,275 miles

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 21 Apr 2018 23,275 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2017 21,785 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 21,352 miles

Body has slight corrosion underside (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2015 21,272 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 21,167 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

rear floor corrored

Fail 18 May 2013 21,167 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

rear floor corrored

Pass 2 May 2012 20,618 miles

o/s/rear battery tray loose

Fail 1 May 2012 20,613 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

o/s/rear battery tray loose

Pass 7 May 2011 19,885 miles
Fail 7 May 2011 19,881 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 1 May 2010 19,357 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2010 19,352 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2009 17,062 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 15,935 miles

front indicator bulbs faded.

minor blow on n/s exhaust.

o/s rear outer cv boot split.

repair to washers.

Pass 4 May 2007 13,313 miles

corosion around n/s/f seat belt mtg[previously repaired]

slight noise at both front wheel bearings

underbody coroded[not within prescribed areas]

Fail 4 May 2007 13,313 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

corosion around n/s/f seat belt mtg[previously repaired]

slight noise at both front wheel bearings

underbody coroded[not within prescribed areas]

Pass 3 May 2006 12,341 miles

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

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

hc in excess of 1200 passed by default only

steering pivot has play kateraly

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Camper Van?

Based on 20,778 MOT tests across 1,413 vehicles.

68.6%
Pass Rate
1,173
Miles/Year
61
Year Lifespan
1,413
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,322
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 857
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 815
Stop lamp not working 626
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 558
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VKC 316V is a 1980 Volkswagen Camper Van in Yellow with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 1980 Volkswagen Camper Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 51,460 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Camper Van fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 1,322 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VKC 316V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Camper Van typically stays on UK roads for around 61 years. At 46 years old, this Volkswagen Camper Van is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VKC 316V registered?

VKC 316V is a 1980 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 20 March 1980.

Is VKC 316V safe to buy?

The MOT history for VKC 316V shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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