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ARF 530Y

1982 Volkswagen Camping

Yellow Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2023
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

99,381 mi
Last recorded99,381 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2022
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Camping59,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationARF 530Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamping
Year1982
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2022 99,381 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 98,831 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 98,534 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 96,717 miles

rear brake application uneven

Horn not working properly intermittent, faulty switch (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill, heavily corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

clutch hose ferrules & rigid pipe heavily corroded

Fail 28 Feb 2019 96,717 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working properly intermittent, faulty switch (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill, heavily corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

clutch hose ferrules & rigid pipe heavily corroded

rear brake application uneven

Pass 5 Jul 2014 96,417 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2012 96,407 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2012 96,407 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 95,078 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 94,250 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 93,787 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 93,336 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 92,583 miles

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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ARF 530Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Camping in Yellow with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ARF 530Y, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ARF 530Y registered?

ARF 530Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Camping, first registered on 19 August 1982.

Is ARF 530Y safe to buy?

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