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XWD 721X

1982 Volkswagen Camper Van

Brown Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

85,674 mi
Last recorded85,674 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2021
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Camper Van64,187 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXWD 721X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper Van
Year1982
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2021 85,674 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 84,430 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 84,046 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 84,046 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 83,252 miles

slight side wall cracking on n/s/f tyre

Pass 11 Apr 2017 82,923 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ENGINE ()

Fail 30 Mar 2017 82,923 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ENGINE ()

Pass 15 Apr 2016 82,436 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering rack bushes slight movement

Fail 1 Apr 2016 82,427 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering rack bushes slight movement

Pass 2 Apr 2015 80,494 miles

both rear tyres getting perished

slight engine oil leak.

Fail 26 Mar 2015 80,493 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

both rear tyres getting perished

slight engine oil leak.

Pass 1 Apr 2014 79,732 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 78,974 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 6 Mar 2013 78,974 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2012 78,387 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2011 76,816 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 76,816 miles

Centre Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Mar 2010 76,280 miles

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

radial cracking on o/s/r tyre

Fail 9 Mar 2010 76,280 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

radial cracking on o/s/r tyre

Pass 10 Mar 2009 74,689 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 74,689 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2008 71,653 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jan 2007 68,285 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 68,285 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Dec 2005 66,068 miles

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

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

o/s/f lower swivel joint rubber cover split

slight imbalance on rear brakes

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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XWD 721X is a 1982 Volkswagen Camper Van in Brown with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 XWD 721X, 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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What year was XWD 721X registered?

XWD 721X is a 1982 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 25 June 1982.

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