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HNV 96X

1982 Volkswagen Camper

Beige Petrol 1957cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

182,955 mi
Last recorded182,955 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2017
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Camper56,135 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHNV 96X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1982
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,957cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2017 182,955 miles

door steps corroded

floor pans fibreglassed

n/s sill corroded

Fail 15 Mar 2017 182,955 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

door steps corroded

floor pans fibreglassed

n/s sill corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2016 178,593 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 175,622 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 175,622 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 172,646 miles

Offside Inner Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Fail 20 Mar 2014 172,642 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 168,175 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 168,175 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Fail 31 Mar 2012 161,893 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

all four tyres looking very old cracks allover perishing

bodywork above n/s chassis (drivers footwell)had a poor repair still holed

Pass 31 Mar 2012 161,893 miles

all four tyres looking very old cracks allover perishing

bodywork above n/s chassis (drivers footwell)had a poor repair still holed

Pass 18 May 2011

Clip on nearside outer driveshaft boot (small end) needs tightening.

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

Fail 18 May 2011 161,501 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Clip on nearside outer driveshaft boot (small end) needs tightening.

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

Fail 3 Jul 2010 161,178 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2010 161,178 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 160,632 miles

Corrosion at lower front of nearside front inner wheel arch.

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

Offside rear outer driveshaft has grease on outside but cannot see a leak. Is fairly new may be residual from fitting.

Pass 13 Sep 2007 159,558 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 159,558 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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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HNV 96X is a 1982 Volkswagen Camper in Beige with a 1,957cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HNV 96X, 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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HNV 96X is a 1982 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 31 December 1982.

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