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SPB 652X

1981 Volkswagen Camping

Brown Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

45,330 mi
Last recorded45,330 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2022
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen Camping35,524 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSPB 652X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamping
Year1981
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc
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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2022 45,330 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

front tyres slightly out of shape

slight corrosion to front outer sills both

Fail 9 Jun 2022 45,329 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

front tyres slightly out of shape

slight corrosion to front outer sills both

Pass 3 Aug 2021 45,285 miles

Both front tyres are starting to feather on the inner edges.

Near side rear tyre is starting to feather on the inner edge

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 44,899 miles

Both front tyres are starting to feather on the edges.

Near side rear tyre is starting to feather on the edges.

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2019 44,899 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Both front tyres are starting to feather on the edges.

Near side rear tyre is starting to feather on the edges.

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 44,440 miles

Both front tyres and near side rear tyre are starting to feather

Pass 14 Jul 2017 43,326 miles

Fuel pipe is perished.

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 37,777 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 35,554 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 5 Jul 2014 32,073 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

off side front brake is very slightly binding

Pass 5 Jul 2014 32,073 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

off side front brake is very slightly binding

Pass 27 Jun 2013 28,613 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 27,142 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 27,142 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 23 Jul 2011 25,543 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2011 25,543 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 21,392 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 17,927 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 17,780 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 17,604 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 17,089 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 15,946 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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SPB 652X is a 1981 Volkswagen Camping in Brown with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 SPB 652X, 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 SPB 652X registered?

SPB 652X is a 1981 Volkswagen Camping, first registered on 1 November 1981.

Is SPB 652X safe to buy?

The MOT history for SPB 652X shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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