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FVL 244Y

1982 Volkswagen Camper

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,442 mi
Last recorded77,442 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2021
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Camper56,135 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFVL 244Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2021 77,442 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general under body corrosion

park brake efficiency only just met @ 16 %

Pass 8 Feb 2020 77,367 miles

general under body corrosion in underside of vehicle

Pass 2 Feb 2019 77,351 miles

general under body corrosion

Pass 8 Feb 2018 77,346 miles

park brake effiencey at 16%

Fail 7 Feb 2018 77,346 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

park brake effiencey at 16%

Pass 3 Feb 2017 17,340 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 17,340 miles

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

Offside Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 77,331 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both inner and outer sills corroded

Fail 11 Dec 2015 77,331 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both inner and outer sills corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2014 77,292 miles

clutch cylinder in vehicle leaking fluid

front brake discs back plates rusted

front nearside brake disc face rusty

front+rear brake hoses metal necks corroded

rear offside sliding door not opening

slight play front lower ball joints

slight play front offside+nearside rack arms

spare tyre excessive splits

Fail 2 Dec 2014 77,278 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

clutch cylinder in vehicle leaking fluid

front brake discs back plates rusted

front nearside brake disc face rusty

front+rear brake hoses metal necks corroded

rear offside sliding door not opening

slight play front lower ball joints

slight play front offside+nearside rack arms

spare tyre excessive splits

Pass 4 Dec 2013 74,652 miles

front + rear brake hoses necks corroded

front brake discs back plates missing

front lower ball joints slight play

front nearside brake slight binding

rear offside sliding door not opening

slight play front offside steering rack arm

spare tyre excessive splits

Fail 6 Nov 2013 74,637 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

spare tyres excessive splits

front +rear brake hoses metal necks corroded

front brake discs back plates missing

front nearside brake slight binding

rear offside sliding door not opening

slight play front lower ball joints

slight play front offside rack arm

Pass 28 Oct 2011 73,145 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 Oct 2011 73,144 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Sep 2010 70,383 miles

o/s/f brake disc scored on inner edge, rear brake very noisy, play in steering , sills & chassis corroded.

Pass 3 Aug 2009 63,283 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 9 Sep 2008 62,308 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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FVL 244Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Camper in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FVL 244Y, 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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FVL 244Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 1 August 1982.

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