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C696 TMO

1986 Volkswagen Camper Van

White Diesel 2900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

221,116 mi
Last recorded221,116 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2023
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Camper Van62,678 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC696 TMO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper Van
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,900cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2023 221,116 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2023 221,109 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases End pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer insecure End pipe (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 221,102 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 221,016 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 218,142 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 218,077 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 218,058 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Oil leak

Fail 27 May 2015 218,058 miles

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 218,051 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2012 217,346 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 217,346 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 211,744 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 211,743 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2010 208,987 miles

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 6 May 2010 208,946 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 20 May 2009 205,617 miles

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 11 May 2009 209,598 miles

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

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

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 202,611 miles

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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C696 TMO is a 1986 Volkswagen Camper Van in White with a 2,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1986 Volkswagen Camper Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 62,678 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 Van fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 1,322 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C696 TMO, 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 40 years old, this Volkswagen Camper Van is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was C696 TMO registered?

C696 TMO is a 1986 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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