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XNH 433W

1981 Volkswagen Camping

Maroon Petrol 1548cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2014
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

98,511 mi
Last recorded98,511 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2016
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen Camping35,524 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXNH 433W
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamping
Year1981
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,548cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 7 Nov 2016 98,511 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill front and rear (2.4.A.3)

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 Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill front and rear (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 95,843 miles

Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

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

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

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

o/s inner sill corroded/poor condition

Fail 20 Jun 2013 95,843 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

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

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

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

o/s inner sill corroded/poor condition

Pass 17 Jul 2012 94,335 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 92,432 miles

Horn not very loud

Nearside Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear CV joint badly worn/noisey

Offside Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Sills and front of car repaired/rusty

Wipers seem very slow

Fail 9 Mar 2011 92,431 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Horn not very loud

Nearside Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside indicators flash fast, but ok just

Nearside rear CV joint badly worn/noisey

Offside Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Sills and front of car repaired/rusty

Wipers seem very slow

Pass 4 Feb 2010 91,355 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 91,354 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 91,067 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008

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

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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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XNH 433W is a 1981 Volkswagen Camping in Maroon with a 1,548cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 XNH 433W, 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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What year was XNH 433W registered?

XNH 433W is a 1981 Volkswagen Camping, first registered on 1 June 1981.

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