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NNC 873P

1976 Volkswagen Camper

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2024
Tests30 (17 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate56.7%

Mileage

98,650 mi
Last recorded98,650 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 1976 Volkswagen Camper58,262 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNNC 873P
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1976
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

17 pass 13 fail
Fail 7 Aug 2025 98,650 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Nov 2023 98,673 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2023 98,622 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded lower 1/4 area and outer body behind bumper (2.1.2 (e) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2021 98,304 miles

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

idle speed slightly high

Fail 16 Aug 2021 98,285 miles

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Step & inner sill (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 98,204 miles

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

Offside Front Underbody corrosion

Fail 7 Aug 2020 98,185 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Underbody corrosion

Pass 13 Aug 2019 98,024 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner sill corroded

Fail 7 Aug 2019 98,006 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier Battery carrier excessively corroded (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Above gearbox (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner sill corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2018 97,538 miles

Both flexible brake hoses rear ferrules corroded

Nearside Front Wiring not fully secured

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside track rod bent slightly

Pass 19 Jul 2017 97,401 miles

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

Various steel brake pipes are slightly corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2016 96,230 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight play in steering+joints,suspension components+brake pipes+ferrules corroding

Pass 7 Aug 2015 95,573 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 95,571 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded axle beam (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded axle beam (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 94,540 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

nearside front inner wheel arch holed and corroded but not withing prescribed areas

offside rear outrigger holed and corroded but not withing prescribed areas

Fail 28 Jul 2014 94,540 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

nearside front inner wheel arch holed and corroded but not withing prescribed areas

offside rear outrigger holed and corroded but not withing prescribed areas

Pass 9 Jul 2013 92,734 miles

Oil leak

front antiroll bar clamps broken and repaired ok when tested

front axle tube is rusting ok when tested

Fail 9 Jul 2013 92,733 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

front antiroll bar clamps broken and repaired ok when tested

front axle tube is rusting ok when tested

Pass 10 Jul 2012 91,251 miles

several areas of vehicle rusting ok when tested

Fail 10 Jul 2012 91,251 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

several areas of vehicle rusting ok when tested

Pass 4 Aug 2011 90,991 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 90,991 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 90,506 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 90,506 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 89,984 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2009 89,984 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 89,206 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 89,206 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 15 May 2007 88,105 miles

front antiroll bar outer clamps held by jubilee clips no movement when tested

Pass 5 May 2006 87,590 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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NNC 873P is a 1976 Volkswagen Camper in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.

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 NNC 873P, 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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NNC 873P is a 1976 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 6 May 1976.

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