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JSN 231X

1982 Volkswagen Camper Van

Black Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2022
Tests28 (15 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate53.6%

Mileage

17,677 mi
Last recorded17,677 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2021
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Camper Van64,187 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJSN 231X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper Van
Year1982
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

15 pass 13 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2021 17,677 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2021 176,629 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 16,396 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185r14 unevenly worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Mar 2020 16,383 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive double maximum limit (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185r14 unevenly worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

engine idle speed low

Pass 12 Mar 2019 140,519 miles

Corrosion on suspension components

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Heavy corrosion underneath and holed but not structural.

Fail 11 Mar 2019 140,516 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Corrosion on suspension components

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Heavy corrosion underneath and holed but not structural.

Pass 3 Nov 2017 135,163 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 135,163 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 134,689 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 May 2016 134,685 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 12,972 miles

Corrosion in offside front inner sill

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Fail 5 Jun 2015 12,971 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Corrosion in offside front inner sill

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Aug 2013 122,160 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 122,159 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 6,781 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 2 Apr 2012 6,780 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 6 Aug 2011 4,037 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 4 Aug 2011 4,037 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 99,482 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 99,482 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 98,886 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 98,886 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 97,575 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 97,543 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2007 95,441 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 95,365 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Steering column flexible coupling has excessive play (2.1.5)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 93,962 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2005 92,947 miles

offside rear constant velosity joint worn. †slight binding at offside front brake. †nearside front tyre worn at outer edge.

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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JSN 231X is a 1982 Volkswagen Camper Van in Black with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.6%.

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 JSN 231X, 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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JSN 231X is a 1982 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 1 April 1982.

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