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WGX 995Y

1982 Volkswagen Camping

White Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

86,456 mi
Last recorded86,456 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2022
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Camping59,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWGX 995Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamping
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2022 86,456 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 83,399 miles

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

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

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

Steering rack bushes slightly worn

Fail 19 Aug 2020 83,389 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Steering rack bushes slightly worn

Pass 22 Feb 2019 74,784 miles

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

Nearside Rear panel corroded

Fail 19 Feb 2019 74,762 miles

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear panel corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2018 69,357 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear panel corroded

Offside Rear panel corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2017 64,157 miles

Front Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside wiper blade torn

Fail 22 Mar 2017 64,106 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Front Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside wiper blade torn

Pass 5 Apr 2016 59,063 miles

advise offside and nearside doorstep panels have corrosion present

vehicle has oil leak at engine

Pass 2 Apr 2015 53,578 miles

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

advise both front doorstep panels some corrosion present

clamp at offside rear heat exchanger bolt missing

clutch fluid pipe at rear some corrosion present

Pass 28 Mar 2014 45,105 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

advise offside and nearside front door steps corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2013 40,339 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 40,331 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 33,862 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 30,278 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 21,818 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010

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

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 20,453 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 20,450 miles

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

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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WGX 995Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Camping in White with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 1982 Volkswagen Camping models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 59,688 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 WGX 995Y, 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 44 years old, this Volkswagen Camping is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WGX 995Y registered?

WGX 995Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Camping, first registered on 6 September 1982.

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