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VEL 161X

1982 Volkswagen Camper

White Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

17,003 mi
Last recorded17,003 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2019
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Camper56,135 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVEL 161X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 23 Sep 2019 17,003 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 May 2018 16,786 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement forward (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear tyre showing signs of age

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion step (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement forward (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear tyre has a cut but not meeting failure requirements

clutch hydraulic flexi hose ferule slightly corroded

clutch hydraulic flexi hose has a slight bulge

Fail 1 May 2018 16,786 miles

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement forward (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear tyre showing signs of age

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion step (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement forward (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear tyre has a cut but not meeting failure requirements

clutch hydraulic flexi hose ferule slightly corroded

clutch hydraulic flexi hose has a slight bulge

Pass 24 Apr 2017 16,771 miles

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

Nearside Front BRAKE HAS A SLIGHT BIND

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement FORWARD (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion STEP (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement FORWARD (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear TYRE HAS A CUT BUT NOT DEEP ENOUGH TO REACH PLY OR CORDS 185/R14C

Fail 21 Apr 2017 16,770 miles

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

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front BRAKE HAS A SLIGHT BIND

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement FORWARD (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion STEP (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement FORWARD (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear TYRE HAS A CUT BUT NOT DEEP ENOUGH TO REACH PLY OR CORDS 185/R14C

Pass 21 Apr 2016 16,347 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 18 Apr 2016 16,347 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 15 May 2015 15,821 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside front headlight deteriated

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 May 2014 15,378 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 20 May 2014 153,378 miles

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 May 2013 13,404 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 11,368 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight movement in o/s inner steering arm.

Pass 12 May 2011 85,959 miles

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

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

Slight wear in osf rack end

Fail 5 May 2011 85,959 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Slight wear in osf rack end

Pass 22 Jun 2010 7,954 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front tie bar bushes starting to split

n/s sunvisor clip broken

n/s/r door outer handle broken

small split in pedal rubber

steering rack bushes deteriorated

Pass 23 Jun 2009 7,754 miles

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight play in o/s steering arm inner joint

Fail 15 Jun 2009 7,739 miles

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

Nearside passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight play in o/s steering arm inner joint

Pass 29 Dec 2007 7,420 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 6,126 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 6,077 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

front tie bar and drop link bushes split and worn

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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VEL 161X is a 1982 Volkswagen Camper in White with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VEL 161X, 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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VEL 161X is a 1982 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 24 March 1982.

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