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GSU 519X

1982 Volkswagen Camper

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

146,118 mi
Last recorded146,118 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2023
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Camper56,135 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGSU 519X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2023 146,118 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 141,323 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2021 78,595 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2020 76,816 miles

Offside outer sill corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2018 76,816 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 104,573 miles

Corrosion to offside outer sill

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front tyre showing signs of being run flat

Fail 6 Jun 2017 104,573 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5) DANGEROUS

Corrosion to offside outer sill

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front tyre showing signs of being run flat

Pass 3 Sep 2014 4,573 miles

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

slight corrosion to o/s and n/s rear lower part of tail gate door

slight play in n/s rack joint

Fail 18 Jun 2014 4,573 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 4,573 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

corrosion/holed both front inner wheel arches

corrosion/holed to offside inner sill

corrosion/repairs to offside outer sill

temp repair to both exhaust heat exchangers

throttle sticky keeping revs high

Pass 13 Aug 2010 4,512 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

drivers seat loose but not insecure

heavy corrosion to offside front outrigger

offside front brake binding slightly

slight play in offside of steering rack

Fail 2 Aug 2010

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

drivers seat loose but not insecure

heavy corrosion to offside front outrigger

offside front brake binding slightly

slight play in offside of steering rack

Pass 4 Aug 2009 24,836 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 24,833 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 2,483 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

throttle slightly sticking

Pass 18 Apr 2007 1,767 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front service brake slightly imbalanced (veers right 10%)

Knock and wear in steering rack

Non standard securing devices on all rear and offside front brake hoses

Non standard steering wheel fitted; steering heavy

Steel wheels fitted on rear axle, tyre size 185 R14

Fail 17 Apr 2007 1,767 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres uneven wear

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front service brake slightly imbalanced (veers right 10%)

Knock and wear in steering rack

Non standard securing devices on all rear and offside front brake hoses

Non standard steering wheel fitted; steering heavy

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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GSU 519X is a 1982 Volkswagen Camper in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 GSU 519X, 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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GSU 519X is a 1982 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 5 July 1982.

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