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WPM 701Y

1982 Volkswagen Camper

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

28,090 mi
Last recorded28,090 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2021
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Camper56,135 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWPM 701Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2021 28,090 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 27,636 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to drums (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to drums (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 27,151 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 26,584 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 26,232 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 25,833 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 25,048 miles

Offside side indicator lamp loose on its mounting

Pass 27 Jun 2013 24,643 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 24,643 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 23,772 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 25,732 miles

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 23,099 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 22,059 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 19,937 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 19,676 miles

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2006 16,937 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Camper?

Based on 115,919 MOT tests across 7,619 vehicles.

67.9%
Pass Rate
1,159
Miles/Year
62
Year Lifespan
7,619
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 7,879
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 6,226
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,804
Stop lamp not working 3,507
position lamp(s) not working 3,386
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WPM 701Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Camper in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1982 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 56,135 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Camper fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 7,879 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WPM 701Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Camper typically stays on UK roads for around 62 years. At 44 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WPM 701Y registered?

WPM 701Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 19 August 1982.

Is WPM 701Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for WPM 701Y shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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