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D581 OAM

1986 Volkswagen Camper

White Diesel 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

187,831 mi
Last recorded187,831 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2011
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Camper80,216 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD581 OAM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 14 Dec 2011 187,831 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 3 Dec 2010 185,465 miles

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 2 Dec 2010 185,465 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 15 Oct 2009 183,090 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 175,914 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 10 Oct 2007 167,719 miles

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 159,665 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2006 159,665 miles

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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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D581 OAM is a 1986 Volkswagen Camper in White with a 1,588cc 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 D581 OAM, 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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What year was D581 OAM registered?

D581 OAM is a 1986 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 1 September 1986.

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