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YRW 140X

1982 Volkswagen Camper

Green Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2015
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

80,467 mi
Last recorded80,467 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2014
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Camper56,135 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYRW 140X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2014 80,467 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 79,771 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both front inner wing areas and both front foot step area badly rusting inner wings areas but have been welded from inside

Fail 11 Jun 2013 79,749 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both front inner wing areas and both front foot step area badly rusting inner wings areas but have been welded from inside

Pass 30 May 2012 77,886 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 30 May 2012 77,886 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 76,299 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

both front inner wing badly rusting hav being weled from inside

Fail 3 Jun 2011 76,284 miles

Front Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

both front inner wing badly rusting hav being weled from inside

Pass 17 Jun 2010 74,084 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 11 Jun 2010 74,083 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Fail 8 Jun 2010 74,082 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 71,405 miles

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

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

Fail 29 May 2009 71,353 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2008 68,952 miles

Offside Front 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.B.7)

both front steps badly rusting and holed not in perscribed area

Fail 21 May 2008 68,952 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Offside Front 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.B.7)

both front steps badly rusting and holed not in perscribed area

Fail 5 May 2007 66,360 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 5 May 2007 66,360 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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YRW 140X is a 1982 Volkswagen Camper in Green with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 YRW 140X, 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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YRW 140X is a 1982 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 21 May 1982.

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