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ARE 842Y

1982 Volkswagen Camper Van

Orange Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

26,067 mi
Last recorded26,067 miles
Recorded on19 May 2023
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Camper Van64,187 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationARE 842Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper Van
Year1982
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2023 26,067 miles
Pass 1 May 2022 24,194 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 21,990 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both o/s & n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

clutch pipe flexi hose deteriorated

Pass 28 Mar 2019 19,540 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 17,217 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 15,181 miles

Offside Front mirror is cracked

Offside Front wheel bearing is noisey

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

wiper blades are worn

Fail 27 Mar 2017 15,181 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front mirror is cracked

Offside Front wheel bearing is noisey

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

wiper blades are worn

Pass 24 Mar 2016 10,452 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inside edge

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 7,570 miles

brake pipes greased

Pass 27 Sep 2013 4,240 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 2,456 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 2,456 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 98,679 miles

Centre Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 29 Jun 2010 94,272 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 94,272 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 90,375 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 87,511 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 84,146 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 84,146 miles

Horn not a constant note (1.7.1e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

drivers seat slider locking mechanism does not lock in position with out pushing the lever

Pass 21 Apr 2006 83,177 miles

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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ARE 842Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Camper Van in Orange with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1982 Volkswagen Camper Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.8% with a typical mileage of 64,187 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 ARE 842Y, 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 44 years old, this Volkswagen Camper Van is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was ARE 842Y registered?

ARE 842Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 2 September 1982.

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