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XBW 896X

1982 Volkswagen Camper Van

White Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2015
Tests19 (9 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate47.4%

Mileage

69,985 mi
Last recorded69,985 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2024
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Camper Van64,187 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXBW 896X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper Van
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

9 pass 10 fail
Fail 3 Jun 2024 69,985 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear hub nut split pin missing

Offside Rear hub nut split pin missing

Pass 13 May 2014 64,539 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 64,539 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 61,246 miles

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

crack in windscreen

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

front to rear of body underside heavily corroded in areas

o/s inner sill heavily corroded

o/s/f door step heavily corroded

o/s/f floor heavily corroded

o/s/f wheel bearing play

o/s/r wheel bearing play

steering wheel play

Fail 4 Jun 2013 61,245 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

crack in windscreen

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

front to rear of body underside heavily corroded in areas

n/s/r drive shaft bolts loose x2

o/s inner sill heavily corroded

o/s/f door step heavily corroded

o/s/f floor heavily corroded

o/s/f wheel bearing play

o/s/r wheel bearing play

steering wheel play

Pass 2 Jun 2012 58,981 miles

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

o/s headlamp image very poor.

oil leaks.

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

various heavily corroded areas underside

Fail 23 May 2012 58,937 miles

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 Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

oil leaks.

o/s headlamp image very poor.

Pass 28 May 2011 56,323 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front brakes slight drag.

Fail 26 May 2011 56,323 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front brakes slight drag.

Pass 2 Jun 2010 53,143 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front number plate slightly deteriorated

offside front inner sill corroded

Fail 26 May 2010 53,143 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

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

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

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front number plate slightly deteriorated

offside front inner sill corroded

Pass 22 May 2009 50,099 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2009 50,098 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 19 May 2008 47,619 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 47,619 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Pass 22 May 2007 43,267 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 43,267 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 May 2006 38,129 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 38,126 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Camper Van?

Based on 20,778 MOT tests across 1,413 vehicles.

68.6%
Pass Rate
1,173
Miles/Year
61
Year Lifespan
1,413
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,322
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 857
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 815
Stop lamp not working 626
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 558
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XBW 896X is a 1982 Volkswagen Camper Van in White with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.4%.

Across all 1982 Volkswagen Camper Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.8% with a typical mileage of 64,187 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 Van fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 1,322 recorded failures. If you're considering buying XBW 896X, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Camper Van typically stays on UK roads for around 61 years. At 44 years old, this Volkswagen Camper Van is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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XBW 896X is a 1982 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 20 May 1982.

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