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1982 Volkswagen Camping 2.0L Petrol · YFJ 38X

YFJ 38X

1982 Volkswagen Camping (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01/06/1982. Recorded mileage 2,128 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/04/2027.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN CAMPING
Year / Origin
1982 · Leeds
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 17/05/2026
Road Tax
Taxed (01/04/2027)
Recorded Mileage
2,128 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 17/05/2026
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01/04/2027
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
1982
Engine
1970cc

YFJ 38X Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 19/05/2025
  • 2,128 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring windscreen items (3 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
50
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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YFJ 38X Mileage History

  1. 14/07/202298,913 mi
  2. 15/07/202298,915 mi+2 mi
  3. 02/05/2024853 mi-98,062 mi
  4. 03/05/2024854 mi+1 mi
  5. 19/05/20252,128 mi+1,274 mi

Average of roughly -33,982 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.

YFJ 38X MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 30 Aug 2026, 12:17
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1982 Volkswagen Camping (YFJ 38X) between July 2022 and May 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 19 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (3 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 1 advisory notice is recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6”; “Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”; “Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.

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