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XDL 812Y

1983 Volkswagen Camping

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

96,034 mi
Last recorded96,034 miles
Recorded on16 May 2023
Typical for 1983 Volkswagen Camping61,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXDL 812Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamping
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc
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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 May 2023 96,034 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 May 2022 94,331 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 May 2022 94,331 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

fuel pipe from pump to engine perished

Pass 29 May 2021 92,039 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

surface corrosion underneath to some components

Pass 20 May 2019 92,031 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 May 2019 92,031 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 92,031 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 92,031 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 82,031 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 82,031 miles

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a loose flange bolt (2.4.G.4c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a loose flange bolt (2.4.G.4c)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 92,031 miles

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

slight noise nearside front wheelbearing

Pass 25 Oct 2013 92,031 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 92,031 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 91,918 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 90,642 miles

front corner bumpers missing

Pass 2 Jun 2008 90,443 miles

body work rusty.o/s lower centre panels rusty.

Fail 2 Jun 2008 90,443 miles

Centre Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

body work rusty.o/s lower centre panels rusty.

Pass 9 May 2007 89,650 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 89,619 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 88,564 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 88,564 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

o/s body work rusting

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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XDL 812Y is a 1983 Volkswagen Camping in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1983 Volkswagen Camping models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 61,312 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 XDL 812Y, 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 43 years old, this Volkswagen Camping is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was XDL 812Y registered?

XDL 812Y is a 1983 Volkswagen Camping, first registered on 18 May 1983.

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