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WKM 78X

1982 Volkswagen Campervan

Green Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

17,720 mi
Last recorded17,720 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2023
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Campervan58,066 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWKM 78X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCampervan
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2023 17,720 miles

Front INDICATORS SLIGHTLY DIM

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced STEP AREA (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 16,363 miles

Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) lots of play ()

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 14,939 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) on limit ()

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill has hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2020 14,939 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) on limit ()

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill has hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 14,303 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 13,032 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 11,650 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 9,737 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 7,373 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 7,373 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 5,359 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 3,061 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 98 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 19 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 117,667 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 117,643 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 116,248 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 116,235 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front tyre low tread inner edge

Pass 23 Jul 2008 132,518 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 111,739 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2006 107,091 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 107,091 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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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WKM 78X is a 1982 Volkswagen Campervan in Green with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1982 Volkswagen Campervan models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 58,066 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 WKM 78X, 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 44 years old, this Volkswagen Campervan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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WKM 78X is a 1982 Volkswagen Campervan, first registered on 13 April 1982.

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