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LPX 286Y

1983 Volkswagen Camping

White Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

69,049 mi
Last recorded69,049 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2023
Typical for 1983 Volkswagen Camping61,312 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLPX 286Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamping
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc
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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2023 69,049 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S Inner D Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Door Step Corroded

Fail 25 Jul 2023 69,009 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Joint Leaking Grease & Securing Bolts Loose (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S Inner D Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Door Step Corroded

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 68,344 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 68,190 miles

Front steps corroded

Offside Rear quarter corroded

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

all 4 tyres over 10 years old

Fail 10 Mar 2021 68,186 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front steps corroded

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear quarter corroded

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

all 4 tyres over 10 years old

Pass 19 Mar 2020 86,528 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 66,243 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 65,613 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 65,613 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

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

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 65,481 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 64,435 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 63,945 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 61,815 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 61,815 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 60,057 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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LPX 286Y is a 1983 Volkswagen Camping in White with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 LPX 286Y, 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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What year was LPX 286Y registered?

LPX 286Y is a 1983 Volkswagen Camping, first registered on 25 March 1983.

Is LPX 286Y safe to buy?

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