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AVU 743Y

1982 Volkswagen Camper

White Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2021
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

25,199 mi
Last recorded25,199 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2020
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Camper56,135 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAVU 743Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2020 25,199 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 25,199 miles

Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 25,199 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2016 25,199 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2015 25,199 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Nov 2015 25,199 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 25,199 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2013 24,183 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 24,183 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 24,183 miles

corrosion on o/s rear wheelarch

corrosion to o/s rear wheel arch

Fail 1 Sep 2011 24,183 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s rear reg. lamp dim and flickering

requires emission test

Fail 26 Aug 2011 24,183 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

nearside sill rusty

Pass 2 Sep 2010 24,183 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 24,183 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 241,836 miles

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

small chip in o/s of screen

some corrosion to o/s door step

Fail 7 Aug 2009 241,836 miles

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

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

small chip in o/s of screen

some corrosion to o/s door step

Pass 11 Aug 2008 24,183 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 24,183 miles

Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

slight wear in o/s of steering rack

Pass 30 Aug 2007 24,183 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 24,183 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Near side park brake could be better. slightly down on efficiency

Pass 24 Aug 2006 24,183 miles

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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AVU 743Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Camper in White with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 AVU 743Y, 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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AVU 743Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 1 November 1982.

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