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LFL 809P

1976 Volkswagen Camper

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2018
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

77,797 mi
Last recorded77,797 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2017
Typical for 1976 Volkswagen Camper58,262 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLFL 809P
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2017 77,797 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2017 77,793 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid master (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jul 2016 76,604 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 76,600 miles

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

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Pass 5 May 2015 75,611 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 75,607 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 68,628 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 68,611 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 66,748 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

master cylinder actuator road pivot pin seized

nearside front roadwheel stiff to rotate by hand

Fail 9 Apr 2013 66,743 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

master cylinder actuator road pivot pin seized

nearside front roadwheel stiff to rotate by hand

Pass 12 Jan 2012 64,969 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fail 10 Jan 2012 64,915 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 62,305 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 62,158 miles

Front brakes slightly binding.

Tested as camper van.

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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LFL 809P is a 1976 Volkswagen Camper in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1976 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 58,262 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 LFL 809P, 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 50 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LFL 809P registered?

LFL 809P is a 1976 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 1 January 1976.

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