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SLD 871W

1981 Volkswagen Camping

White Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2021
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

61,080 mi
Last recorded61,080 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2020
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen Camping35,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSLD 871W
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamping
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2020 61,080 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2011 5,193 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 5,184 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 4,878 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 4,041 miles

slight play at n/s rear wheel bearing

slight play at o/s rear wheel bearing

Pass 25 Sep 2008 2,964 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

n/s/f brake bind / front shockers corroded / oil leak

Pass 20 Jul 2007 1,536 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 99,236 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 99,236 miles

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

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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SLD 871W is a 1981 Volkswagen Camping in White with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 SLD 871W, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SLD 871W registered?

SLD 871W is a 1981 Volkswagen Camping, first registered on 11 March 1981.

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The MOT history for SLD 871W shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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