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UEW 84X

1982 Volkswagen Camper Van

Purple Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2023
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

100,238 mi
Last recorded100,238 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2022
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Camper Van64,187 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUEW 84X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper Van
Year1982
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2022 100,238 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2022 100,239 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlamp kicks to the wrong side (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlamp kicks to the wrong side (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2019 99,893 miles

NOT MUCH RESERVE TRAVEL ON SERVICE BRAKE, ADVISE CHECKING

Nearside Rear flexible brake hose not clipped in

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively two rear (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

head lamps have beam masks fitted, no kick up

Pass 7 Sep 2018 99,891 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 99,890 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working side light affected by other light (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component insecurely attached pipe rubbing on drive shaft not attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working affected by other light (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2016 99,863 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

advise new clips fitted to rear flex brake hose's & rear brake T joint

not much reserve travel on foot brake advise checking

Pass 13 Aug 2015 99,364 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened two front (5.2.2a)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 63,499 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

front grill missing

pipes hanging loose by o/s rear drive shaft/ex

rear brake pipes & hoses held in by cable ties ONLY JUST PASSABLE

Fail 20 Aug 2014 63,496 miles

Brake hose inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

front grill missing

pipes hanging loose by o/s rear drive shaft/ex

Pass 16 Apr 2013 62,580 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Apr 2013 62,572 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 61,803 miles

Hand & foot brake readings are just within requirements.

Fail 6 Jul 2011 61,803 miles

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

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Position lamp switch cannot be operated from the normal driving position (1.1.A.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Hand & foot brake readings are just within requirements.

Pass 21 Jun 2010 61,086 miles

Both front brake discs pitted.

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

slight movement in both steering rack mountings.

Pass 9 Jul 2009 60,068 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2009 60,053 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

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

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Camper Van?

Based on 20,778 MOT tests across 1,413 vehicles.

68.6%
Pass Rate
1,173
Miles/Year
61
Year Lifespan
1,413
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,322
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 857
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 815
Stop lamp not working 626
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 558
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UEW 84X is a 1982 Volkswagen Camper Van in Purple with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1982 Volkswagen Camper Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.8% with a typical mileage of 64,187 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 Van fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 1,322 recorded failures. If you're considering buying UEW 84X, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Camper Van typically stays on UK roads for around 61 years. At 44 years old, this Volkswagen Camper Van is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was UEW 84X registered?

UEW 84X is a 1982 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 15 March 1982.

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