MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
178,849 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full test of adult belt
Offside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full test of adult belt
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)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Slight brake imbalance at rear service brake. N/s effort lower.
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.
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)
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
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)
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
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
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)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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.
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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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LAE 553X is a 1982 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 31 December 1982.
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