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XWV 127Y

1983 Volkswagen Camping

White Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

89,600 mi
Last recorded89,600 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2007
Typical for 1983 Volkswagen Camping61,312 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXWV 127Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamping
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2007 89,600 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 26 Jun 2007 89,559 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front bumper panel corroded through

nsf floor corroded

ns mirror broken and insecure likely to fall off

Pass 27 Jun 2006 88,595 miles

hydro-carbon level on emissions test on maximum limit

Fail 26 Jun 2006 88,595 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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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XWV 127Y is a 1983 Volkswagen Camping in White with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1983 Volkswagen Camping models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 61,312 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 XWV 127Y, 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 43 years old, this Volkswagen Camping is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was XWV 127Y registered?

XWV 127Y is a 1983 Volkswagen Camping, first registered on 21 April 1983.

Is XWV 127Y safe to buy?

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