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JOU 507X

1982 Volkswagen Camper

Yellow Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

51,456 mi
Last recorded51,456 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2018
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Camper56,135 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJOU 507X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1982
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2018 51,456 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Aug 2018 51,455 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded master cylinder to valve (1.1.11 (c))

Central Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside flooring and inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi to splitter (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle handbrake (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 49,307 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 1 Aug 2017 49,307 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not hitting windscreen (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner door shut (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 45,995 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 45,995 miles

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

Nearside Additional braking device insecure hand brake cable (3.6.I.1)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 43,002 miles

both front tyres perished.

Fail 7 May 2015 42,997 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

both front tyes perished.

Pass 6 May 2014 41,496 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front tyres starting to perish/crack

nearside side door stiff to open and close

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

slight play steering rack mounts

Fail 1 May 2014 41,495 miles

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

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

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front tyres starting to perish/crack

nearside side door stiff to open and close

slight play steering rack mounts

Fail 4 Apr 2014 41,492 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Nearside Inner 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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside side door stiff to open an close

poor beam image offside headlamp

slight play steering rack mounts

Pass 23 Aug 2011 39,187 miles

corrosion developing on front brake pipes

nearside rear inner & outer c.v. gaiters split

Pass 5 Aug 2010 35,915 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 35,088 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 34,919 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 34,683 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 33,430 miles

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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JOU 507X is a 1982 Volkswagen Camper in Yellow with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 JOU 507X, 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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JOU 507X is a 1982 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 1 April 1982.

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