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CLG 199S

1978 Volkswagen Type 2 Camper

White Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2019
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

96,937 mi
Last recorded96,937 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2018
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Type 2 Camper24,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCLG 199S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 2 Camper
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2018 96,937 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel very slight free play in linkage (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2017 96,304 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Nearside Rear play in wheel bearing

Offside Front tyre cracking

Offside Rear play in wheel bearing

Fail 8 Jul 2017 96,304 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Nearside Rear play in wheel bearing

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front tyre cracking

Offside Rear play in wheel bearing

Pass 11 May 2016 95,145 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 11 May 2016 95,145 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 May 2015 93,414 miles

All 4 brake hoses are slightly deteriorated

Front (inner) valance corroded but not within a prescribed area

Pass 4 Jun 2014 92,124 miles

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 3 Jun 2014 92,124 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 92,108 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 13 Aug 2012 92,108 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 91,396 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 26 Aug 2011 91,396 miles

Centre Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 25 Jul 2011 91,396 miles

Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 15 Jul 2011 91,326 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

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

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

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Type 2 Camper?

Based on 1,526 MOT tests across 117 vehicles.

68.0%
Pass Rate
1,055
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
117
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 122
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 94
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 71
position lamp(s) not working 60
Stop lamp not working 54
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CLG 199S is a 1978 Volkswagen Type 2 Camper in White with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1978 Volkswagen Type 2 Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.4% with a typical mileage of 24,636 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 Type 2 Camper fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 122 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CLG 199S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Type 2 Camper typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 48 years old, this Volkswagen Type 2 Camper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CLG 199S registered?

CLG 199S is a 1978 Volkswagen Type 2 Camper, first registered on 9 February 1978.

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