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LAE 553X

1982 Volkswagen Camper Van

White Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

178,849 mi
Last recorded178,849 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2017
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Camper Van64,187 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLAE 553X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper Van
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2017 178,849 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full test of adult belt

Offside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full test of adult belt

Fail 25 Apr 2017 178,807 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full test of adult belt

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full test of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 May 2016 176,190 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Slight brake imbalance at rear service brake. N/s effort lower.

Fail 17 May 2016 176,187 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Slight brake imbalance at rear service brake. N/s effort lower.

Pass 18 May 2015 175,131 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 173,572 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 May 2013 168,606 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside front brake grabbing slightly

Pass 24 May 2012 166,497 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 May 2011 164,027 miles

Bodywork in poor condition

Both front footwells excessively corroded

Both steering track rods have play at rack end

Engine leaking oil from various places

Engine smokes at initial startup

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

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

Nearside rear drive shaft has no movement

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside rear drive shaft has excessive movement

Spare tyre worn to legal limit

Fail 27 Apr 2011 164,007 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Bodywork in poor condition

Both front footwells excessively corroded

Both steering track rods have play at rack end

Engine leaking oil from various places

Engine smokes at initial startup

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

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

Nearside rear drive shaft has no movement

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside rear drive shaft has excessive movement

Spare tyre worn to legal limit

Fail 18 Jul 2008 169,983 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 162,732 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 162,732 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2005 160,411 miles

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s sill starting rust.but outside 30cm rear †suspension mounting.

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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LAE 553X is a 1982 Volkswagen Camper Van in White with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 LAE 553X, 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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What year was LAE 553X registered?

LAE 553X is a 1982 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 31 December 1982.

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