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EAS 871X

1981 Volkswagen Camping

Orange Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

43,048 mi
Last recorded43,048 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2007
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen Camping35,524 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEAS 871X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamping
Year1981
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2007 43,048 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2007 43,038 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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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EAS 871X is a 1981 Volkswagen Camping in Orange with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1981 Volkswagen Camping models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.1% with a typical mileage of 35,524 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 Camping fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 135 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EAS 871X, 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 45 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 EAS 871X registered?

EAS 871X is a 1981 Volkswagen Camping, first registered on 16 September 1981.

Is EAS 871X safe to buy?

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