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KYD 536Y

1983 Volkswagen Camping

White Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2019
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

7,640 mi
Last recorded7,640 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2018
Typical for 1983 Volkswagen Camping61,312 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKYD 536Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamping
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2018 7,640 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 6 Apr 2018 7,629 miles

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 6,970 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 6,970 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 5,531 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight 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)

Fail 7 Jul 2010 5,530 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jul 2009 4,494 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 3,163 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 3 Jul 2008 3,163 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 97,021 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2007 97,021 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2006 94,477 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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KYD 536Y is a 1983 Volkswagen Camping in White with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1983 Volkswagen Camping models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 61,312 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 Camping fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 135 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KYD 536Y, 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 43 years old, this Volkswagen Camping is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KYD 536Y is a 1983 Volkswagen Camping, first registered on 1 July 1983.

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