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HOW 596X

1982 Volkswagen Camper Van

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2023
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

29,285 mi
Last recorded29,285 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2022
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Camper Van64,187 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHOW 596X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper Van
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2022 29,285 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2022 29,283 miles

Brake valve leaking (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 23,420 miles

Various Repairs Covered In Underseal

All Steering Rack Bushes Worn

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases @ Tail Pipe Where Mounting Bracket Is Broken. Exhaust Deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Front Cross Member Damaged

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Underbody/Chassis/Suspension Corroded

Wheel bearing has slight play All Four (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2021 23,417 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Middle - Rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Trailing Arm Bush Mounting Area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Middle - Rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

All Steering Rack Bushes Worn

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases @ Tail Pipe Where Mounting Bracket Is Broken. Exhaust Deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Front Cross Member Damaged

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Underbody/Chassis/Suspension Corroded

Wheel bearing has slight play All Four (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 20,117 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front inner arch area holed and corroded.outer sill corroded

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front inner arch area holed and corroded

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

both front seat belts slow to retract

exhaust mounting broken

only just met parking brake efficiency requirements

steering rack rubber mountings deteriorated and movement

Fail 10 Nov 2020 20,115 miles

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front inner arch area holed and corroded.outer sill corroded

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front inner arch area holed and corroded

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

both front seat belts slow to retract

exhaust mounting broken

steering rack rubber mountings deteriorated and movement

Pass 29 May 2019 14,913 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front seat belt rubbing on table

Fail 28 May 2019 14,896 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill repair not fully welded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front seat belt rubbing on table

Pass 16 May 2018 8,965 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 May 2017 29,639 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 95,411 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 88,367 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 18 Jun 2015 88,367 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 85,772 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 85,772 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 81,583 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 81,583 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front foot steps very rusty

hole in o/s/f foot well

rear exhaust pipe missing

Pass 24 Feb 2012 77,365 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 77,360 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 71,839 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 66,066 miles

2 door steps corroded

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

hern

Pass 12 Feb 2009 57,486 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 2 Feb 2009 57,486 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 56,445 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 56,444 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Steering damper cracked and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2007 50,710 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 50,706 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

both front door steps corroded

drive shaft bolts loose

Pass 3 Feb 2006 41,626 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Camper Van?

Based on 20,778 MOT tests across 1,413 vehicles.

68.6%
Pass Rate
1,173
Miles/Year
61
Year Lifespan
1,413
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,322
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 857
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 815
Stop lamp not working 626
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 558
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HOW 596X is a 1982 Volkswagen Camper Van in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

Across all 1982 Volkswagen Camper Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.8% with a typical mileage of 64,187 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 Van fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 1,322 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HOW 596X, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Camper Van typically stays on UK roads for around 61 years. At 44 years old, this Volkswagen Camper Van is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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HOW 596X is a 1982 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 16 June 1982.

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