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C557 KTH

1986 Volkswagen Camper

Brown Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2020
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

77,208 mi
Last recorded77,208 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2019
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Camper80,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC557 KTH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1986
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2019 77,208 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users Knocking noise from engine at high revs (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp with indicators (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2019 77,208 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users Knocking noise from engine at high revs (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp with indicators (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively intermittant fault (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2010 244,325 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 244,325 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 237,361 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 23 Apr 2009 237,361 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 230,909 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 228,809 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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C557 KTH is a 1986 Volkswagen Camper in Brown with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 C557 KTH, 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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C557 KTH is a 1986 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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