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XSE 626Y

1983 Volkswagen Camper Van

Yellow Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

17,056 mi
Last recorded17,056 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2018
Typical for 1983 Volkswagen Camper Van77,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXSE 626Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper Van
Year1983
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2018 17,056 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2017 16,328 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 16,328 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2016 15,587 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 15,587 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 19 May 2015 38,808 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 May 2015 38,807 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/S headlight adjuster seized.

Oil leak

Pass 22 May 2014 12,592 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 12,592 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.B.1)

Pass 16 May 2013 9,190 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 9,190 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2012 7,724 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 7,275 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 72,753 miles

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

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

Fail 11 May 2010 72,752 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 7,275 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Apr 2009 7,275 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 9 May 2008 7,275 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 7,275 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 7,275 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2006 7,275 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 7,275 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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XSE 626Y is a 1983 Volkswagen Camper Van in Yellow with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

Across all 1983 Volkswagen Camper Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 77,936 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 XSE 626Y, 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 43 years old, this Volkswagen Camper Van is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was XSE 626Y registered?

XSE 626Y is a 1983 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 14 February 1983.

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