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LGA 297Y

1982 Volkswagen Camper

Green Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

62,505 mi
Last recorded62,505 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2023
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Camper56,135 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLGA 297Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2023 62,505 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 62,406 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2021 62,138 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2020 61,736 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2019 60,815 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 60,313 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 59,982 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Jul 2016 59,982 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 59,666 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 59,187 miles

both front steps corroded

Fail 2 Jul 2014 59,167 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both front steps corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2009 58,625 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

both front door steps corroded

front panel corroded

n/s sliding door corroded along bottom edge

o/s sill panel corroded along the whole length

Fail 1 Jul 2009 58,625 miles

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

both front door steps corroded

front panel corroded

n/s sliding door corroded along bottom edge

o/s sill panel corroded along the whole length

Pass 30 Jun 2008 57,128 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

o/s sill corroded

o/s/f tyre outer sidewall cracking

Fail 28 Jun 2008 57,128 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

o/s sill corroded

o/s/f tyre outer sidewall cracking

Pass 11 Jun 2007 54,021 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2007 54,021 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

n/s/f upper and lower ball-joint rubber boots split

o/s body sill corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2006 51,228 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 51,228 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both ns ball joint protective rubbers split

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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LGA 297Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Camper in Green with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LGA 297Y, 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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LGA 297Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 13 October 1982.

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