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XPA 63Y

1982 Volkswagen Camper Van

Blue Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

28,815 mi
Last recorded28,815 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2025
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Camper Van64,187 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXPA 63Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper Van
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2025 28,815 miles

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 28,186 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front tyres treads cracking

Pass 29 Jul 2021 27,774 miles

all tyres treads slight cracking

front antiroll bar d bushs slight wear

Fail 29 Jul 2021 27,774 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

all tyres treads slight cracking

front antiroll bar d bushs slight wear

Pass 13 May 2019 27,458 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

offside front brake binding

Pass 25 Jul 2017 26,850 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 25,814 miles

tyres perished

Pass 22 Jul 2015 24,373 miles

offside handbrake

Pass 8 Jul 2013 23,454 miles

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

offside front tyre condition

offside handbrake

Pass 12 Jun 2012 23,355 miles

offside front tyre perished

offside front brake condition

Pass 31 Jul 2008 22,957 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 22,957 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 22,537 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2006 21,670 miles

handbrake effort low

offside rear tyre tread perished

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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XPA 63Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Camper Van in Blue with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XPA 63Y, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of XPA 63Y?

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What year was XPA 63Y registered?

XPA 63Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 27 September 1982.

Is XPA 63Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for XPA 63Y shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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