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SPL 223X

1982 Volkswagen Camper

Orange Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2026
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

25,902 mi
Last recorded25,902 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Camper56,135 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSPL 223X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1982
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2025 25,902 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2025 25,886 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 24,159 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front door corroded

Fail 24 Mar 2021 24,159 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front door corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2019 22,883 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Several front and rears (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underside of vehicle rusty

Pass 16 Oct 2018 22,863 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material several front & rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

several front & rear suspension bushes perishing

underside of vehicle, several suspension components and body panels rusty

Fail 13 Oct 2018 22,863 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material several front & rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

several front & rear suspension bushes perishing

spare wheel flat

underside of vehicle, several suspension components and body panels rusty

Pass 9 Oct 2017 22,502 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded several fronts (3.6.B.2c)

underside and body has surface corrosion in several places

Fail 7 Oct 2017 22,502 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded several fronts (3.6.B.2c)

underside and body has surface corrosion in several places

Pass 10 Oct 2016 22,055 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust in poor condition

slight oil leak on engine

Fail 10 Oct 2016 22,055 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear outer side wall has light cracking

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust in poor condition

slight oil leak on engine

Pass 14 Oct 2015 21,192 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 21,192 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 21,009 miles

3 seats ex driver

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/r tyre has small cracks on outer wall

slight play in steering linkage

Pass 4 Oct 2013 20,765 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 20,465 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 20,445 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 20,215 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

foot brake rubber slightly worn

n/s/f anti roll bar bush slightly worn

n/s/f wheel bearing play

o/s/f and n/s/f slight play in inner arm

o/s/r and n/s/r wheel bearing slight play

Fail 14 Jun 2011 20,201 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

foot brake rubber slightly worn

n/s/f anti roll bar bush slightly worn

n/s/f wheel bearing play

o/s/f and n/s/f slight play in inner arm

o/s/r and n/s/r wheel bearing slight play

Pass 26 Jun 2010 19,936 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Jun 2010 19,934 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Apr 2010 199,259 miles

Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

slight stone chip to front screen in zone b

Pass 29 Jul 2008 19,925 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 19,925 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Jun 2007 19,925 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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SPL 223X is a 1982 Volkswagen Camper in Orange with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 SPL 223X, 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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SPL 223X is a 1982 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 2 February 1982.

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