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VRR 681Y

1982 Volkswagen Camper

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2023
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

35,455 mi
Last recorded35,455 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2022
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Camper56,135 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVRR 681Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2022 35,455 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs on both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both brake pipes on both sides in weel arches (1.1.11 (c))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides on both weels (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides on both weels (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2022 35,440 miles

Front Tyre date code illegible or not visible on a tyre fitted to a front steered axle of a bus or coach Both n/s and o/s front tyres have cracks and are perished on side wals (5.2.3 (n) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs on both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both brake pipes on both sides in weel arches (1.1.11 (c))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides on both weels (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides on both weels (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 34,593 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Wheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2021 34,591 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect dipped wrong way (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension rod insecurely attached nut loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Wheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

main beam tell tail inop

near side hazards inop

Pass 11 Jun 2019 34,302 miles

Nearside Front Inner Wheel Arches

Nearside Front Step Corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Wheel Arches

Offside Front Step Corroded

Slight Oil Leak

Fail 11 Jun 2019 34,302 miles

Nearside Front Inner Wheel Arches

Nearside Front Step Corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Wheel Arches

Offside Front Step Corroded

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Slight Oil Leak

Pass 7 Jun 2018 33,516 miles

Nearside Front Step Corroded

Offside Front Step Corroded

Fail 7 Jun 2018 33,516 miles

Nearside Front Step Corroded

Offside Front Step Corroded

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 4 Jun 2017 32,893 miles

Heavy Corrosion Underside

Fail 4 Jun 2017 32,893 miles

Heavy Corrosion Underside

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 31,665 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 10 Jun 2016 31,628 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 30,673 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Outer Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 29,247 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 29 May 2013 27,933 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 264,492 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

Steering rack rubber mountings have slight play

Fail 14 Jun 2012 264,460 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside front tyre sidewall cracked/perished but not showing cords.

Oil leak

Pass 7 Apr 2011 21,165 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2010 20,343 miles

Battery insecure

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

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 9 Apr 2010 20,341 miles

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

Battery insecure

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 19 Jul 2006 20,339 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 20,339 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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VRR 681Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Camper in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 VRR 681Y, 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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VRR 681Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 17 September 1982.

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