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XDN 308V

1980 Volkswagen Camper Van

Green Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

81,998 mi
Last recorded81,998 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2014
Typical for 1980 Volkswagen Camper Van51,460 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXDN 308V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper Van
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2014 81,998 miles

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

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

light corrosion nearside rear sliding door

light corrosion offside front wing

nearside rear inner,offside rear inner & offside rear outer cv boots splitting

Fail 28 Jun 2014 81,958 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Inner Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

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

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

body condition poor

both rear brake noisey

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

underside heavly corroded

vairous corrosion holes not within 30 cm of any mounting point

Pass 29 Oct 2011 81,021 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2011 81,021 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 77,628 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 77,628 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 75,407 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

centre cross member slight disfigure

near side rear arch corroding,not jagged

off side front step area holed outside mounting area

Fail 9 Oct 2009 75,407 miles

Centre Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

centre cross member slight disfigure

near side rear arch corroding,not jagged

off side front step area holed outside mounting area

Pass 14 Oct 2008 72,453 miles

parking efficiency on min level

Fail 14 Oct 2008 72,444 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 61,716 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 61,716 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2006 57,014 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 54,881 miles

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2005 50,828 miles

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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XDN 308V is a 1980 Volkswagen Camper Van in Green with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

Across all 1980 Volkswagen Camper Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 51,460 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 XDN 308V, 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 46 years old, this Volkswagen Camper Van is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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XDN 308V is a 1980 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 1 January 1980.

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