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KHU 43X

1982 Volkswagen Camper

White Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

17,589 mi
Last recorded17,589 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Camper56,135 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKHU 43X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Fail 23 Jun 2026 17,589 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jul 2025 17,367 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2025 17,367 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jul 2024 17,012 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 17,012 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 25 Jun 2024 17,004 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 16,545 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 May 2022 16,205 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2021 15,814 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 11 Jun 2021 15,694 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor/inner rear arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 May 2020 15,244 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 14,899 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2019 14,892 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Pass 25 May 2018 14,355 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 13,625 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2017 13,613 miles

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 12,469 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 10,821 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 10,822 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 8,094 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 5,230 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 31 May 2012 2,762 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jun 2011 318 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Fail 13 Jun 2011 318 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jun 2010 96,637 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 14 Jun 2010 96,637 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Jun 2008 96,496 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 96,496 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 95,902 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jun 2005 93,669 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2005 93,662 miles

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

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

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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KHU 43X is a 1982 Volkswagen Camper in White with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 KHU 43X, 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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What year was KHU 43X registered?

KHU 43X is a 1982 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 1 June 1982.

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