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JKM 659Y

1982 Volkswagen Camping

White Diesel 1570cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2014
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

198,109 mi
Last recorded198,109 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2018
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Camping59,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJKM 659Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamping
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,570cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Fail 13 Mar 2018 198,109 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cross-rail/valence (6.1.B.2)

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross-rail/valence (2.2.C.1h)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

"offside" and "nearside" are described as a usual right hand drive vehicle!

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust is deteriorated and holed

gears difficult to select

mileage is the same as last test as vehicle was recovered in

nearside inner sill is excessively corroded

nearside inner/outer sill excessively corroded

nearside rear brake binding

nearside rear indicator flashes dim

tyres under inflated

vehicle in poor condition

body excessively corroded

holes in the floor but not in prescribed areas

noise from within the drums when wheels are rotated

Pass 26 Jul 2013 198,109 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust corroded

front panel area corroded

n/s/f and o/s/f door step areas excessively holded/corroded

n/s/r and o/s/r quarter panel area excessively holded/corroded

o/s/f wheel arch area excessively corroded

o/s/r sliding door excessively corroded(lower)

o/s/r wheel arch area excessively holded/corroded

Fail 11 Jun 2013 19,810 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust corroded

front panel area corroded

n/s/f and o/s/f door step areas excessively holded/corroded

n/s/r and o/s/r quarter panel areas excessively holded/corroded

o/s/f wheel arch area excessively corroded

o/s/r sliding door excessively corroded(lower)

o/s/r wheel arch area excessively holded/corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2012 198,108 miles

n/s floor pan corroded

o/s/f wheel arch corrosion close to seat belt proscribed area

Fail 9 Jan 2012 198,108 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s floor pan corroded

o/s/f wheel arch corrosion close to seat belt proscribed area

Pass 21 Jul 2010 198,109 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2010 198,109 miles

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 198,109 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 197,176 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2008 197,169 miles

Centre Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2007 192,886 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 192,855 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight play in drivers seat

Pass 7 Jul 2006 182,569 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 182,569 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

sliding door won't open,

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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JKM 659Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Camping in White with a 1,570cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1982 Volkswagen Camping models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 59,688 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 JKM 659Y, 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 44 years old, this Volkswagen Camping is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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JKM 659Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Camping, first registered on 31 December 1982.

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