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WGX 986Y

1982 Volkswagen Camping

Cream Lpg 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

24,283 mi
Last recorded24,283 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Camping59,688 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWGX 986Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamping
Year1982
ColourCream
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,970cc
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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 24,283 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 21,519 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 19,187 miles
Fail 17 May 2023 19,169 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 May 2022 15,928 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 14,259 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 12,222 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 9,221 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 6,331 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 4 May 2017 3,390 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Petrol fuel system component leaking when in operation but vehicle running on LPG at time of test

Pass 24 May 2016 561 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 96,939 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 94,272 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 94,272 miles

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 92,441 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 92,441 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

o/s front tyre wearing uneven badly n/s "" "" "" ""

Pass 8 Dec 2011 92,087 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2011 92,056 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) retaining device insecure (3.1.4b)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 89,043 miles

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

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

Rear bumper insecure

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 9 Dec 2009 84,374 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 82,675 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

front body panel badly rusted

handbrake rod and pivot rusty

rear brake backplates rusty

rear o/s brake feruules rusty

slight play at n/s/r wheel

underside rusty

o/s/r tyre perished and worn on inside edge

Fail 27 Nov 2008 82,675 miles

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

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

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

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

front body panel badly rusted

handbrake rod and pivot rusty

rear brake backplates rusty

rear o/s brake feruules rusty

slight play at n/s/r wheel

underside rusty

o/s/r tyre perished and worn on inside edge

Pass 31 Oct 2007 82,673 miles

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

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

front body panel rusty

o/s/f ball joint cover split

o/s/r tyre badly perished

play in steering rack mounts

underside and susp/parts rusty

Pass 1 Feb 2006 83,437 miles

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

advise handbrake high effort needed to obtain lock out

advise o/s seat belt slow to return

advise o/s/r tyre sidewall cracks visable

advise some corosion on brake pipes

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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WGX 986Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Camping in Cream with a 1,970cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 1982 Volkswagen Camping models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 59,688 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 WGX 986Y, 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 44 years old, this Volkswagen Camping is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WGX 986Y registered?

WGX 986Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Camping, first registered on 23 September 1982.

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