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VDH 553X

1981 Volkswagen Camping

White Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2023
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

24,238 mi
Last recorded24,238 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2022
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen Camping35,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVDH 553X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamping
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2022 24,238 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2022 24,238 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced corner floor to chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced corner to chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 24,035 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 23,953 miles

Rear Wheels slight binding

Fail 3 Sep 2019 23,953 miles

Rear Wheels slight binding

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Outer sill corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 23,866 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill at front of door (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Washer jet poor

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

Rear Wheels binding when rotated

Fail 19 Sep 2018 23,866 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill at front of door (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Washer jet poor

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Wheels binding when rotated

Pass 5 Sep 2017 23,389 miles

Dash illumination out on o/s clocks

Nearside Front Mud flap insecure

Offside Front Side light dim

Offside Rear Shockabsorber pinch bolt loose lower attachment

Rear Wheels binding

Fail 5 Sep 2017 23,389 miles

Dash illumination out on o/s clocks

Nearside Front Mud flap insecure

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Side light dim

Offside Rear Shockabsorber pinch bolt loose lower attachment

Rear Wheels binding

Pass 27 Sep 2016 23,247 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel binding

Offside Front Slight play in wheel

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Fail 20 Sep 2016 23,241 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Wheel binding

Offside Front Slight play in wheel

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 22,846 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 22,843 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both/top and bottom (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Additional braking device component(s) insecure both/corroded (3.6.I.1)

Fail 24 Aug 2015 22,830 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive crossmember (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2014 22,317 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 22,317 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2012 20,238 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 19,356 miles
Fail 7 May 2011 18,276 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2011 18,276 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 16,675 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 16,346 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 16,346 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Apr 2008 14,072 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 129,107 miles

NSF AND OSF UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINT DUST COVERS ARE SPLIT.

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2006 11,773 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 11,773 miles

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

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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VDH 553X is a 1981 Volkswagen Camping in White with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 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 VDH 553X, 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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VDH 553X is a 1981 Volkswagen Camping, first registered on 14 August 1981.

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