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XPW 902X

1982 Volkswagen Camping

Yellow Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

69,882 mi
Last recorded69,882 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2013
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Camping59,688 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXPW 902X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamping
Year1982
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2013 69,882 miles

Both rear heater heat exchangers corroded through. Heater trunking hanging loose.

Engine leaking oil

Ignition key does not fit fuel cap but a large screw driver will rotate lock and remove the cap.

Near side rear tyre perished and cracked

Near side reg lamp taped in place

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

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

Some corrosion to both off side and near side front step sills

Some corrosion to off side of body work covered in tape

Fail 24 Jun 2013 69,882 miles

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

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

Both rear heater heat exchangers corroded through. Heater trunking hanging loose.

Engine leaking oil

Ignition key does not fit fuel cap but a large screw driver will rotate lock and remove the cap.

Near side rear tyre perished and cracked

Near side reg lamp taped in place

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

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

Some corrosion to both off side and near side front step sills

Some corrosion to off side of body work covered in tape

Pass 23 Aug 2011 68,385 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 68,378 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

corrosion on o/s sill

Pass 2 Aug 2010 68,338 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 68,337 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2009 64,937 miles

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

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 7 May 2008 99,347 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

under side of vehicale all wax oil

under side of vehicale getting corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2007 98,536 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 98,536 miles

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

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

body holled near side rear

body holled offside rear

holes in near side step

holes in offside front step

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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XPW 902X is a 1982 Volkswagen Camping in Yellow with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 XPW 902X, 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 XPW 902X registered?

XPW 902X is a 1982 Volkswagen Camping, first registered on 1 March 1982.

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