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GUV 799W

1981 Volkswagen Camping

White Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

41,783 mi
Last recorded41,783 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen Camping35,524 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGUV 799W
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamping
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 41,783 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2025 41,783 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 May 2023 39,463 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight chassis corrosion

Pass 23 May 2022 35,025 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight chassis corrosion

Pass 23 Jun 2021 32,283 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2021 32,281 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

hazard switch not working

horn has intermittent fault

parking brake has little reserve travel

steering component has a leak

Pass 6 Aug 2020 29,517 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front and rear (all four) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

nearside and offside front inner and outer wheel arch has slight corrosion

nearside inner and out sill panel slight corrosion, offside inner sill panel has slight corrosion

underbody covered in underseal

Pass 5 Jun 2019 26,826 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 26,826 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 23,174 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 May 2018 23,172 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill panel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside coil spring area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

engine bay area has excessive corrosion

nearside and offside front door step area has corosion

nearside inner and outer sill panel has corrosion, underbody has corrosion

offside inner sill panel has corrosion

Pass 13 Jun 2017 19,010 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 18,265 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Mar 2016 18,262 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 17,316 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 17,315 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 15,631 miles

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 13,864 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 13,862 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 11,816 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 9,070 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 24 Feb 2011 9,070 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 6,545 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 28,119 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2009 28,097 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 99,790 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2007 964,368 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Feb 2007 964,368 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 93,157 miles

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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GUV 799W is a 1981 Volkswagen Camping in White with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GUV 799W, 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.

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What year was GUV 799W registered?

GUV 799W is a 1981 Volkswagen Camping, first registered on 6 May 1981.

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