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C273 SNV

1986 Volkswagen Camper

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

78,081 mi
Last recorded78,081 miles
Recorded on17 May 2017
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Camper80,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC273 SNV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 May 2017 78,081 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Surface corrosion bottom of nearside sliding door / sills & wheelarches &c..

Fail 9 May 2017 78,022 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded REAR END OF INNER SILL / UNDERSILL / OUTER SILL [Adjacent to trailing arm mounting] (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Surface corrosion bottom of nearside sliding door / sills & wheelarches &c..

Pass 9 May 2016 76,346 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT SECTION OF MAIN FRONT TO REAR [above fuel tank] (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front brake slightly tight

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Slight corrosion rear end of offside sill

Fail 9 May 2016 76,346 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT SECTION OF MAIN FRONT TO REAR [above fuel tank] (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside front brake slightly tight

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Slight corrosion rear end of offside sill

Pass 15 Apr 2015 162,916 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE SLIGHTLY TIGHT

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

SLIGHT CORROSION N/S & O/S FRONT OUTRIGGERS / JACKING POINTS

Pass 9 Oct 2013 160,086 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 160,033 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake very slightly binding

Pass 10 Oct 2012 73,113 miles

Both front door step holed but not in a prescirbed area

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

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside front brake hose has been chafing

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

parking brake has just met the required efficiency 16%

Fail 1 Oct 2012 73,019 miles

Hazard warning lamps operated by more than one switch (1.4.B.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Both front door step holed but not in a prescirbed area

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

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside front brake hose has been chafing

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 21 Sep 2011 71,567 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

slight play in offside steering rack

slight play in rear wheel bearings

Fail 13 Sep 2011 71,547 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

slight play in offside steering rack

slight play in rear wheel bearings

Pass 6 Sep 2010 68,606 miles

ADVISE PER INITIAL TEST 31/08/2010

Fail 31 Aug 2010 68,552 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

nearside front jacking point holed not within prescribed area

underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 1 Sep 2009 61,510 miles

Oil leak

doorsteps holed not within prescribed areas

underside of vehicle showing some signs of corrosion

Pass 4 Sep 2008 56,960 miles

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

Oil leak

entire underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

nearside and offside front jacking points corroded and holed not within prescribed areas

Fail 2 Sep 2008 56,941 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

entire underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

nearside and offside front jacking points corroded and holed not within prescribed areas

Pass 31 Aug 2007 53,131 miles

entire underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

nearside front and offside front chassis outriggers corroded and holed not within prescribed areas

Fail 20 Aug 2007 53,101 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

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

entire underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

nearside and offside front chassis outriggers corroded and holed not within prescribed areas

Pass 21 Aug 2006 51,839 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

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

Oil leak

passenger seat secured with rope

Fail 19 Aug 2006 51,839 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak

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

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

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

Oil leak

passenger seat secured with rope

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Camper?

Based on 115,919 MOT tests across 7,619 vehicles.

67.9%
Pass Rate
1,159
Miles/Year
62
Year Lifespan
7,619
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 7,879
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 6,226
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,804
Stop lamp not working 3,507
position lamp(s) not working 3,386
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C273 SNV is a 1986 Volkswagen Camper in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

Across all 1986 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 80,216 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 Camper fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 7,879 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C273 SNV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Camper typically stays on UK roads for around 62 years. At 40 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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C273 SNV is a 1986 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 20 June 1986.

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