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NFD 236P

1976 Volkswagen Camper

Beige Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

74,804 mi
Last recorded74,804 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2017
Typical for 1976 Volkswagen Camper58,262 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNFD 236P
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1976
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2017 74,804 miles

general under body corrosion

Fail 23 May 2017 74,642 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

BOTH REAR DRIVE SHAFT GAITERS DETERIORATED

VARIOUS SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 73,973 miles

Engine oil leak

Front Crossmember corroded

General corrsion on vehicle

Near side front and offside front axle tube corroded

Near side rear and offside rear inner and outer body sills corroded

Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both (2.6.2)

Fail 18 Jun 2016 73,973 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Jacking point area (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine oil leak

Front Crossmember corroded

General corrsion on vehicle

Near side front and offside front axle tube corroded

Near side rear and offside rear inner and outer body sills corroded

Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both (2.6.2)

Pass 27 May 2015 72,483 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 71,571 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 71,569 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 May 2013 71,005 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 71,004 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (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)

Pass 11 May 2012 70,769 miles

lower floor panaels corroded

brake pipes cleaned and greased

front axle beam corroded

front brake discs slight distortion

front crossmember corroded

fuel lines in poor condition

left tie bar bent

left/right upper ball joints slight lift

rear brake flexi hose ends corroded

slight rear wheel bearing play

steering box play

steering column play

steering coupling cracked

steering idler play

tank breather and pre heat pipes fitted wrong

Fail 11 May 2012 70,769 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

brake pipes cleaned and greased

front axle beam corroded

front brake discs slight distortion

front crossmember corroded

fuel lines in poor condition

left tie bar bent

left/right upper ball joints slight lift

lower floor panaels corroded

rear brake flexi hose ends corroded

slight rear wheel bearing play

steering box play

steering column play

steering coupling cracked

steering idler play

tank breather and pre heat pipes fitted wrong

Fail 30 Apr 2012 70,747 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

cannot inspect brake pipes properly covered in grease

front crossmember holed and corroded

nearside steering bar slightly bent

offside floor to sill holed and corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2011 69,242 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 69,239 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 67,135 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 64,667 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 63,199 miles

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

corrosion started rear body

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 4 Apr 2007 62,807 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 62,807 miles

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.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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NFD 236P is a 1976 Volkswagen Camper in Beige with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 NFD 236P, 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.

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NFD 236P is a 1976 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 30 April 1976.

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