MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
24,238 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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))
Rear Wheels slight binding
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))
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
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
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
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
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)
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)
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)
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)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
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)
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)
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.
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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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