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XEM 326W

1980 Volkswagen Campervan

Purple Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2016
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

24,248 mi
Last recorded24,248 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2015
Typical for 1980 Volkswagen Campervan39,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXEM 326W
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCampervan
Year1980
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2015 24,248 miles

n/s/f outer sill slightly corroded

Fail 17 Jul 2015 241,846 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 22,848 miles

slight play in steering rack mounting rubbers

Fail 25 Jul 2014 22,825 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight play in steering rack mounting rubbers

Pass 17 Jul 2013 21,636 miles

front and rear bumpers removed

o/s front corroded

Fail 16 Jul 2013 21,636 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front and rear bumpers removed

o/s front corroded

Pass 25 May 2012 21,604 miles
Fail 19 May 2012 21,604 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 20,920 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 20,919 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2006 19,535 miles

all 4 tyres starting 2 perish on side walls †

Fail 5 Sep 2006 19,507 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2005 15,607 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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XEM 326W is a 1980 Volkswagen Campervan in Purple with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 1980 Volkswagen Campervan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 39,901 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 Campervan fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 811 recorded failures. If you're considering buying XEM 326W, 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 46 years old, this Volkswagen Campervan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was XEM 326W registered?

XEM 326W is a 1980 Volkswagen Campervan, first registered on 19 December 1980.

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