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OUH 798X

1982 Volkswagen Camper

White Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2019
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

95,739 mi
Last recorded95,739 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2018
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Camper56,135 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOUH 798X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2018 95,739 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2018 95,738 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jul 2017 88,314 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion door step corroded but previously repaired from inside (6.1.B.2)

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

tail pipe corroded

Fail 27 Jul 2017 88,314 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion door step corroded but previously repaired from inside (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

tail pipe corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2016 85,318 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2016 85,147 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Fail 9 May 2016 85,276 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 82,391 miles

both front tyres worn on inner shoulders

nearside front inner wing lower area corroded

offside front outer sill corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2014 78,240 miles

corrosion to nearside and offside rear body

corrosion to rear chassis legs

oil leak from suspect gearbox

Fail 20 Jun 2014 78,240 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

corrosion to nearside and offside rear body

corrosion to rear chassis legs

oil leak from suspect gearbox

Pass 5 Jul 2013 72,981 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 72,852 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front inner and outer sills corroded

both rear inner wheel arches corroded

nsr outer sill corroded

oil leak

rear floor corroded

underside rusty

Fail 20 Jun 2013 72,852 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front inner and outer sills corroded

both rear inner wheel arches corroded

nsr outer sill corroded

oil leak

rear floor corroded

underside rusty

Pass 28 Jun 2012 70,155 miles

both front tyres well worn on inner edges 215/45/17

corrosion to both front inner sills, not considered structural

corrosion to both rear inner sills and o/s/r outer sill and in both rear inner wheel arches, not considered excessive

front to rear coolant pipes insecure

long parkbrake lever travel

o/s/r chassis leg corroded behind coil spring

o/s/r tyre ON LIMIT

slight imbalance from front brakes

Pass 1 Jul 2011 67,448 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 67,441 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

front brake pipes greased

Fail 21 Jun 2011 67,427 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

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

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

both rear flexi brake hose ends corroded

both rear inner sills corroded near suspension mounts

front steel brake pipes badly corroded above steering rack

o/s/r chassis leg corroded behind coil spring

Fail 17 Jun 2011 67,417 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 61,353 miles

both rear flexi brake hose ends corroded

front steel brake pipes above steering rack very badly corroded (marked)

rear brakes stcking slightly

rear chassis legs corroded in wheel arches behind coil springs

windscreen cracked

Fail 18 Jun 2010 61,326 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both rear flexi brake hose ends corroded

front steel brake pipes above steering rack very badly corroded (marked)

rear brakes stcking slightly

rear chassis legs corroded in wheel arches behind coil springs

windscreen cracked

Pass 10 Sep 2008 61,259 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 60,754 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 60,365 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2005 87,866 miles

N/S/R tyre has cut in side

O/S/F tyre has small cut in sidewall

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

Fail 10 Jun 2005 87,838 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

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

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

N/S/R tyre has slight cut in sidewall;. †Not showing cords

O/S/F tyre has slight cut in side wall. †Not showing cords

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

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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OUH 798X is a 1982 Volkswagen Camper in White with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OUH 798X, 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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OUH 798X is a 1982 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 31 December 1982.

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