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NUC 726Y

1983 Volkswagen Camping

Cream Petrol 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

60,810 mi
Last recorded60,810 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2023
Typical for 1983 Volkswagen Camping61,312 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNUC 726Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamping
Year1983
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2023 60,810 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2023 60,769 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 58,925 miles

repairs covered in underseal

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

some ares have slight surface corrosion

Pass 11 Mar 2021 55,848 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

weld repairs under sealed

Pass 27 Jan 2020 54,209 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Upper 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))

vehicle underseal

Pass 2 Jul 2018 48,964 miles

front plate damaged

vehicle under sealed some areas

Pass 24 Jun 2017 48,910 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front and rear body corroded slightly

minor oil leak

underseal in places

Pass 23 Apr 2016 47,960 miles

ball joint cover damaged preventing ingress of dirt

minor oil leak

sills under sealed

tyres slightly deteriorate

Pass 16 Apr 2015 44,382 miles

both front tyres deteriorated (sidewalls) but not excessive

both inner sills have slight corrosion

Pass 11 Apr 2014 42,615 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 41,116 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front tyre cracking

offside front and nearside front lower body corrosion by b-post

offside front tyre cracking

offside rear and nearside rear wheel arch slightly corroded

offside side door corroded

slight damage to nearside door mirror

slight play nearside rear wheel bearing

Fail 20 Apr 2013 41,116 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front tyre cracking

offside front and nearside front lower body corrosion by b-post

offside front tyre cracking

offside rear and nearside rear wheel arch slightly corroded

offside side door corroded

slight damage to nearside door mirror

slight play nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 21 Apr 2012 40,210 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 39,346 miles

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

nearside door mirror

nearside front step

nearside front tyre sidewall cracking

nearside ouutter sill

offside front tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 22 Apr 2010 38,498 miles

Oil leak

offside and nearside front tyre sidewalls cracking

Pass 25 Apr 2009 38,066 miles

Exhaust Blowing

Front Number Plate

Nearside Front Bottom Ball Joint Rubber Split

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

Nearside Front Top Ball Joint Rubber Split

Nearside Front Tyre Sidewall Cracking

Offside Front Bottom Ball Joint Rubber Split

Offside Front Tyre Sidewall Cracking

Pass 23 Apr 2008 35,378 miles

offside and nearside front tyres sidewalls cracking should be replaced

Fail 18 Apr 2008 35,374 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

offside and nearside front tyres sidewalls cracking should be replaced

Pass 25 Apr 2007 33,489 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 31,484 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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NUC 726Y is a 1983 Volkswagen Camping in Cream with a 1,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 NUC 726Y, 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 NUC 726Y registered?

NUC 726Y is a 1983 Volkswagen Camping, first registered on 17 June 1983.

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