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KJF 514V

1980 Volkswagen Camping

Brown Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

99,436 mi
Last recorded99,436 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2020
Typical for 1980 Volkswagen Camping45,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJF 514V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamping
Year1980
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2020 99,436 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both front bearings. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 98,929 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 98,293 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 97,075 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 97,075 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2014 97,075 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 97,075 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2012 94,756 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 92,989 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Aug 2010 91,864 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

nearside front tyre detieriated

Pass 17 Jul 2009 88,652 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

corrosion in engine bay

Pass 27 Apr 2008 87,741 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2007 86,235 miles

front brakes binding

Fail 11 Sep 2006 86,218 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2005 84,951 miles

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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KJF 514V is a 1980 Volkswagen Camping in Brown with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 1980 Volkswagen Camping models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 45,635 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 KJF 514V, 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 46 years old, this Volkswagen Camping is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KJF 514V is a 1980 Volkswagen Camping, first registered on 1 May 1980.

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