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XPA 125Y

1982 Volkswagen Camper

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests30 (17 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate56.7%

Mileage

69,747 mi
Last recorded69,747 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Camper56,135 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXPA 125Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

17 pass 13 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 69,747 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Aug 2025 69,745 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Jul 2025 69,714 miles

Central Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced 3rd crossmember & damaged (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength 3rd cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced 2nd crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 69,173 miles

Central Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play Front rod rear joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Steering box end (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 68,529 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2021 68,457 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.2.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear brake back plate dust shield corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2018 68,235 miles

Both front and rear wheel arches corroded but outside of prescribed area.

Both sills corroded but outside of prescribed areas

Crankshaft oil seal leaking

Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Front of vehicle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Sep 2018 68,235 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Both front and rear wheel arches corroded but outside of prescribed area.

Both sills corroded but outside of prescribed areas

Crankshaft oil seal leaking

Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Front of vehicle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Fail 20 Aug 2018 68,155 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill to floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced central (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill to floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 65,374 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake requires attention

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside and nearside chassis heavily undersealed

Fail 23 Aug 2017 65,373 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake requires attention

Nearside rear tyre tread cracking perrishing

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside and nearside chassis heavily undersealed

Pass 7 Mar 2017 64,359 miles

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

rear exhaust mount

Fail 21 Feb 2017 64,243 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

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

rear exhaust mount

Pass 16 Feb 2016 59,443 miles

has had welding

Pass 18 Feb 2015 51,184 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 50,060 miles

boot hinge loose

part of heat exchanger missing

surface corrossion on floor, brake pipe unions etc

Fail 25 Mar 2014 50,016 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

engine cover hinge loose

front flexi hose unions corroded

Pass 7 May 2013 49,856 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 49,353 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 49,292 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 49,292 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 48,983 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside front tyre perished

Fail 28 Jun 2010 48,983 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear number plate lamp flashes when hazards are opperated

Offside front tyre is perishing

Pass 2 Jul 2009 48,610 miles

slight perishing front tyre sidewalls

Pass 25 Jun 2008 48,529 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front tyres cracked & perished

lights switches'modified'

o/s front shock absorber casing loose

parking brake cable slightly corroded

slight inbalance of rear service brakes

vehicle generally corroding & bears extensive welded repair

Fail 14 Jun 2008 48,529 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front tyres cracked & perished

o/s front shock absorber casing loose

parking brake cable slightly corroded

slight inbalance of rear service brakes

vehicle generally corroding & bears extensive welded repair

Pass 28 Jun 2007 48,449 miles

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

only just sufficient reserve travel of service brake

Fail 6 Jun 2007 48,428 miles

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

chassis / cross members corroded

considerable surface corrosion under vehicle

exhaust deteriorating

front shock absorbers deteriorating

several metal brake pipes corroded

superficial structure of vehicle deteriorating & generally corroded

vehicle in a generally poor condition

Pass 11 May 2006 48,050 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 48,048 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

vehicle bears extensive repair

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front & rear axles generally corroding

o/s front floorpan corroded & outriggers corroded - not within 30 cm of mounting points

parking brake cable slightly corroded

superficial structure of vehicle corroded

surface cracks in front tyres walls

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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XPA 125Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Camper in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XPA 125Y, 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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XPA 125Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 1 August 1982.

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