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AFK 248X

1982 Volkswagen Camping

Green Petrol 1957cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

67,902 mi
Last recorded67,902 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Camping59,688 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAFK 248X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamping
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,957cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 67,902 miles

Nearside Front corrosion in sill

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch corrosion. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside passenger door corrosion. not excessive

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 67,902 miles

Nearside Front Step has hole caused by corrosion

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement CLOSE TO EXCESSIVE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Step has hole caused by corrosion

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower wheel arch has a hole caused by corrosion

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 67,902 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Corrosion on o/s/r lower quater panel

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2021 67,902 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 67,902 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2019 67,902 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 65,104 miles

Nearside Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyres close to cords on inner edges

Offside Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyres close to cords on inner edges

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

Fail 20 Sep 2017 65,104 miles

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

Nearside Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking brake banjo fitting (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear tyres close to cords on inner edges

Offside Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyres close to cords on inner edges

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

Pass 17 Sep 2016 59,618 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015

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

Nearside Front sidewalls have cracks but not excessive

Offside Front sidewalls have cracks but not excessive

Fail 27 Aug 2015

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 66,000 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 66,000 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 66,000 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 66,000 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 66,000 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 66,000 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2012 66,000 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 14 May 2011 65,999 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 65,999 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2011 65,999 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 1 Oct 2010 66,000 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

hand brake cable insecure

play in all wheel bearings

unable to test base of rear springs

Pass 19 Oct 2009 66,000 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 66,000 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Front number plate is damaged

Nearside bodywork is damaged

Offside and nearside front wheel bearings have slight play

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Camping?

Based on 1,661 MOT tests across 109 vehicles.

65.6%
Pass Rate
1,055
Miles/Year
46
Year Lifespan
109
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 135
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 73
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 72
Brake pipe excessively corroded 65
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 60
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AFK 248X is a 1982 Volkswagen Camping in Green with a 1,957cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1982 Volkswagen Camping models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 59,688 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 Camping fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 135 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AFK 248X, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Camping typically stays on UK roads for around 46 years. At 44 years old, this Volkswagen Camping is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AFK 248X is a 1982 Volkswagen Camping, first registered on 13 January 1982.

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