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WHA 254X

1981 Volkswagen Camper Van

White Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2022
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

93,275 mi
Last recorded93,275 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2021
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen Camper Van73,844 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWHA 254X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper Van
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2021 93,275 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2021 93,275 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2020 90,924 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear bumper valance corroded

Welding repairs undersealed

Wheel bearing has slight play All wheel bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2020 90,905 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear bumper valance corroded

Wheel bearing has slight play All wheel bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2018 87,545 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 85,857 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2017 85,857 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2015 80,232 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 79,233 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2014 79,233 miles

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 78,279 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front @ rear wheel bearings slight play n/s @o/s

Fail 17 Jul 2013 78,264 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front @ rear wheel bearings slight play n/s @o/s

Pass 13 Aug 2012 77,356 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012 77,335 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 75,556 miles

nearside and offside front steps rusted/holed.

nearside front seat belt buckle caseing missing.

offside lower sill panel rusted/holed at front.

rear strap on water tank rusted through.

slight cracking nearside and offside rear tyres.

Fail 16 Aug 2011 75,556 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

nearside and offside front steps rusted/holed.

nearside front seat belt buckle caseing missing.

offside lower sill panel rusted/holed at front.

rear strap on water tank rusted through.

slight cracking nearside and offside rear tyres.

Pass 18 Jul 2006 74,818 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 74,811 miles

Nearside Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

water tank bracket broken n/s

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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WHA 254X is a 1981 Volkswagen Camper Van in White with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1981 Volkswagen Camper Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 73,844 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 Camper Van fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 1,322 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WHA 254X, 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 45 years old, this Volkswagen Camper Van is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WHA 254X registered?

WHA 254X is a 1981 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 10 December 1981.

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