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MYB 986P

1975 Volkswagen Camper

Orange Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2025
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

76,206 mi
Last recorded76,206 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2024
Typical for 1975 Volkswagen Camper53,850 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMYB 986P
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1975
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2024 76,206 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Lots Of Welded Repairs And Corrosion Out Of Prescribed Areas

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2024 76,201 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded x2 as marked (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Electrical wiring likely to drag on the ground (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts starter cable (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Many Welded Repairs outside Of Prescribed Areas

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front valance corroded

Pass 23 Dec 2022 75,861 miles

Vehicle has had lots of welding underneath lots of patches

Fail 22 Dec 2022 75,861 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 75,480 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2022 75,478 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 74,566 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2020 74,564 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 72,863 miles

Body corrosion

Nearside Front Inner sill corroded

Offside Front Inner sill corroded

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

Rear crossmember corroded

Fail 27 Jun 2019 72,834 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Body corrosion

Nearside Front Inner sill corroded

Offside Front Inner sill corroded

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

Rear crossmember corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2018 70,601 miles

Body corroded

Under body corroded

oil leak

Pass 30 Jun 2017 67,921 miles

General body condition poor

Nearside Front Anti roll bar clamp corroded

Offside Front Jacking point corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2016 67,592 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 67,580 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 67,158 miles

ball joints have lift

front beam corroded

front panel corroded

lower rear sill corroded

near side front anti roll link clamp

outer rear arches corrroded

play in steering colum

rear bumper welded to body

rear chassis corroded

rear panels corroded

Fail 8 May 2015 67,125 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

osr cv boot slightly split\corrosion in under side of vehicle in chassis and prescribed areas and repairs to chassis

play in steering column and steering joints\oil leaks\rear hatch into engine bay upper pins corroded\front of vehicle under windscreen corroded\

slight play in nsf and osfupper and lower suspension joints

vehicle panels corroded

Fail 12 May 2014 66,629 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

body work slightly tatty and corroding\underside of vehicle slightly corroded\osf bump stop missing\

front ball end seals slightly deteriorated\hand brake operation slightly stiff

slight play in front steering and suspension joints\

Pass 12 May 2014 66,629 miles

body work slightly tatty and corroding\underside of vehicle slightly corroded\osf bump stop missing\

front ball end seals slightly deteriorated\hand brake operation slightly stiff

slight play in front steering and suspension joints\

Pass 10 May 2013 66,120 miles

body work slightly tatty\slight corrosion development in front underside of vehicle\osf bump stop missing\slight corrosion in chassis\

slight play in front steering and suspension joints\hand brake slightly stiff in operation

Pass 11 May 2012 66,071 miles

slight play detected at steering wheel and in steering joints\body work poor\oil leak\anderside corroding at front of vehicle

Pass 28 Apr 2011 66,031 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 May 2010 66,008 miles

under body corroded

Fail 4 May 2010 66,008 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

under body corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2009 64,828 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 64,486 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

O/S F STEP AREA CORRODED. FRONT CROSS MEMBER CORRODED.

Fail 28 Apr 2008 64,486 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Front Steering damper damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

O/S F STEP AREA CORRODED. FRONT CROSS MEMBER CORRODED.

Fail 30 Apr 2007 63,091 miles

FRONT STEP/MEMBER AREAS CORRODED. †N/S REAR BACKPLATE DAMP, ADVISE TO BE CHECKED.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 63,091 miles

FRONT STEP/MEMBER AREAS CORRODED. †N/S REAR BACKPLATE DAMP, ADVISE TO BE CHECKED.

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2006 60,873 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 25 Apr 2006 60,873 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.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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MYB 986P is a 1975 Volkswagen Camper in Orange with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1975 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 53,850 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 MYB 986P, 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 51 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MYB 986P is a 1975 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 14 October 1975.

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