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HWP 8X

1982 Volkswagen California

Cream Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2023
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

98,256 mi
Last recorded98,256 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2022
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHWP 8X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCalifornia
Year1982
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc
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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2022 98,256 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2021 98,256 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2021 98,256 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 98,256 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2020 98,256 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Nov 2019 98,267 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear rigid brake pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2019 98,256 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt installation anchorage insecure (10.1 (d))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear rigid brake pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2018 98,256 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2018 98,256 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm likely to become detached Radius arm (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Nov 2017 98,256 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2016 98,256 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Fail 9 Nov 2016 98,256 miles

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced Recording no braking effort what so ever. (3.7.B.6b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 98,256 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has cut but no deep enough to show cords.

Fail 9 Nov 2015 98,256 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside Rear tyre has cut but no deep enough to show cords.

Pass 11 Nov 2014 98,256 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 98,256 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear tyres starting to perish and crack

parking brake requires adjustment

Fail 23 Oct 2013 98,256 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear tyres starting to perish and crack

parking brake requires adjustment

Pass 24 Oct 2012 98,256 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 98,252 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 98,252 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 98,545 miles

parking brake lever slightly worn.Does not slip or knock off.

Fail 20 Oct 2009 98,545 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 98,545 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 98,545 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

bad oil leak

front number plate cracking

Fail 21 Oct 2008 98,545 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

bad oil leak

front number platr cracking

Pass 23 Oct 2007 98,545 miles

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

n/s/f tyre starting to perish

slight damage to front registration plate

Fail 18 Oct 2007 98,545 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

n/s/f tyre starting to perish

slight damage to front registration plate

Pass 17 Oct 2006 98,545 miles

n/s/f tyre starting to perish and crack

Fail 12 Oct 2006 98,545 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/f tyre starting to perish and crack

How Reliable is the Volkswagen California?

Based on 80,899 MOT tests across 8,815 vehicles.

84.3%
Pass Rate
5,205
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
8,815
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

coil spring broken 348
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 261
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HWP 8X is a 1982 Volkswagen California in Cream with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

The most common reason a Volkswagen California fails its MOT is coil spring broken, accounting for 348 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HWP 8X, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen California typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 44 years old, this Volkswagen California is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HWP 8X registered?

HWP 8X is a 1982 Volkswagen California, first registered on 22 January 1982.

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