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HNM 199Y

1983 Volkswagen Camping

Brown Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

114,016 mi
Last recorded114,016 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2022
Typical for 1983 Volkswagen Camping61,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHNM 199Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamping
Year1983
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc
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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2022 114,016 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Mar 2022 114,016 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 114,003 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Mar 2020 112,823 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to t piece (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 4 Apr 2019 111,098 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to n/s/r flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 109,067 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion steps (6.1.B.2)

Front sun visors not fitted

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

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion wing (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 29 Mar 2018 109,065 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion steps (6.1.B.2)

Front sun visors not fitted

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

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion wing (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Apr 2017 109,061 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Oil leak Oil leaking from various parts of engine onto exhaust , the leaks are quite large ()

no front sun visors fitted

Fail 11 Apr 2017 109,061 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort Park brake has low effort brakes need checking both sides (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Oil leak Oil leaking from various parts of engine onto exhaust , the leaks are quite large ()

Pass 26 Aug 2015 107,570 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 106,321 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Jul 2014 106,321 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 104,778 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

excessive parking brake travel

throttle cable frayed

Pass 16 Mar 2012 103,950 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Fail 10 May 2011 103,950 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 May 2011 103,950 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fail 14 Jun 2007 102,333 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 102,333 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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HNM 199Y is a 1983 Volkswagen Camping in Brown with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 1983 Volkswagen Camping models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 61,312 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 HNM 199Y, 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 43 years old, this Volkswagen Camping is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HNM 199Y registered?

HNM 199Y is a 1983 Volkswagen Camping, first registered on 20 April 1983.

Is HNM 199Y safe to buy?

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