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KGV 893N

1982 Volkswagen Camper Van

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

11,523 mi
Last recorded11,523 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2019
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Camper Van64,187 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKGV 893N
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper Van
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2019 11,523 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play OSR / NSR (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2019 11,523 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Passenger Foot well (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced OSR / NSR Battery Trays and Around Engine Support (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play OSR / NSR (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 6,930 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 May 2017 98,218 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 98,218 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Fail 26 Apr 2017 98,148 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Steering linkage - rear ball joint (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake recording little or no effort Both sides (3.7.B.5a)

Brake cable fouling servo and steering idler arm

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Engine compartment holed

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

Oil leak ()

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (2.6.2)

Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Both sides (1.2.1f)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides - lower (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 94,509 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 94,376 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 94,256 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 94,112 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 92,956 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 91,757 miles

Battery insecure

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Fail 26 Jun 2009 91,757 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Battery insecure

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 89,770 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 87,790 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2006 87,790 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

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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KGV 893N is a 1982 Volkswagen Camper Van in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KGV 893N, 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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KGV 893N is a 1982 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 21 July 1982.

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