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ATO 943Y

1983 Volkswagen Camping

White Petrol 1888cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

296,988 mi
Last recorded296,988 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2020
Typical for 1983 Volkswagen Camping61,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationATO 943Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamping
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,888cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2020 296,988 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2019 295,951 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 295,951 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working both sides (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened outer sill to suspension mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 294,670 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 293,546 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 291,318 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 8 May 2015 288,973 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2014 284,249 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 284,249 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 6 Jul 2013 282,289 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 282,509 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 279,824 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 275,584 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 273,987 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 268,832 miles

1.slight blow on exhaust 2.slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 3 Jan 2007 264,108 miles

1.corrosion on front brake discs †2.slight play in both rear wheel bearings †3.slight blow on n/s rear exhaust

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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ATO 943Y is a 1983 Volkswagen Camping in White with a 1,888cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1983 Volkswagen Camping models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 61,312 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 ATO 943Y, 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 43 years old, this Volkswagen Camping is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was ATO 943Y registered?

ATO 943Y is a 1983 Volkswagen Camping, first registered on 31 December 1983.

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