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NKJ 604P

1976 Volkswagen Camper

Red Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2018
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

207,797 mi
Last recorded207,797 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 1976 Volkswagen Camper58,262 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNKJ 604P
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Fail 22 Jun 2026 207,797 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 116,319 miles

Multiple spots of bad corrosion

Nearside Front Axle corroded

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Axle corroded

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 3 Jul 2017 116,319 miles

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

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Axle corroded

Nearside Rear Axle corroded

Nearside Rear Chassis out rigger badly corroded

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Axle corroded

Offside Rear Axle corroded

Offside Rear Chassis out rigger badly corroded

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Vehicle has multibile spots of bad corrosion

Pass 28 May 2016 8,341 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion cill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 11 Apr 2016 83,028 miles

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded axle beam both sides (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2014 8,283 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 8,264 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

DRIVERS seat is unable to be moved

Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 7,680 miles

repair patches and under body rusty has some holes

Pass 25 Jun 2012 7,045 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 7,043 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 6 Jun 2012 7,036 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Steering arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.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 Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a missing flange bolt (2.4.G.4c)

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

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

Steering wheel weakened by cracks (2.1.1)

Pass 10 May 2011 6,289 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 6,132 miles

Offside front outrigger is holed and corroded

Fail 4 Aug 2010 6,132 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Offside front outrigger is holed and corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2009 4,605 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 4,605 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 30 Aug 2008 2,305 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 2,305 miles

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Fail 19 Jul 2007 659 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 659 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2006 98,371 miles

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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NKJ 604P is a 1976 Volkswagen Camper in Red with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 NKJ 604P, 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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NKJ 604P is a 1976 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 6 April 1976.

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