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PAF 329X

1981 Volkswagen Camping

Red Petrol 1957cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2022
Tests22 (11 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

90,867 mi
Last recorded90,867 miles
Recorded on10 May 2021
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen Camping35,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPAF 329X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamping
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,957cc
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MOT History

11 pass 11 fail
Pass 10 May 2021 90,867 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2021 90,867 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner wheel arch slightly corroded

Offside Rear Inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2019 88,997 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 - 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 - 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Jun 2019 88,997 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 - 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 - 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 87,440 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 85,884 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 85,880 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

n/s wide angle glass cracked

Pass 13 Nov 2015 80,794 miles

corrosion o/s/r jacking point-slight

front disc back plates rusty

front lower arm inner bushes pulling through

o/s/r inner drive shaft boot split and other boots perishing

Fail 30 Oct 2015 80,771 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner front wishbone mount (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

corrosion o/s/r jacking point-slight

front disc back plates rusty

front lower arm inner bushes pulling through

horn poor

o/s/r inner drive shaft boot split and other boots perishing

object in o/s/f tyre

Pass 17 Oct 2014 79,049 miles

n/s/r wheel binding slightly

one of fixing bolts to o/s outer drive shaft joint broken

slight corrosion o/s/r suspension front mount chassis area

slight rear brake increase and decrease difference

slight rear exhaust blow

Fail 17 Oct 2014 79,049 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

n/s/r wheel binding slightly

one of fixing bolts to o/s outer drive shaft joint broken

slight corrosion o/s/r suspension front mount chassis area

slight rear brake increase and decrease difference

slight rear exhaust blow

Fail 21 Oct 2013 77,510 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 77,510 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 6 Sep 2013 77,487 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 May 2012 72,666 miles

above normal noise in n/s/f wheel bearing

n/s/f tyre heat cracks in tread & walls

n/s/r tyre heat cracks in treads & walls

o/s/f tyre heat cracks in treads & walls

tow bar & ball fitted ok

Fail 23 May 2012 72,661 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

above normal noise in n/s/f wheel bearing

n/s/f tyre heat cracks in tread & walls

n/s/r tyre heat cracks in treads & walls

o/s/f tyre heat cracks in treads & walls

tow bar & ball fitted ok

Fail 29 Mar 2012 72,632 miles

Front rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 May 2010 72,622 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 72,622 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 71,666 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 12 Mar 2009 71,664 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Oil leak

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 22 Jun 2005 71,531 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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PAF 329X is a 1981 Volkswagen Camping in Red with a 1,957cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1981 Volkswagen Camping models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.1% with a typical mileage of 35,524 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 Camping fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 135 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PAF 329X, 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 45 years old, this Volkswagen Camping is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PAF 329X registered?

PAF 329X is a 1981 Volkswagen Camping, first registered on 9 September 1981.

Is PAF 329X safe to buy?

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