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OEG 873F

1968 Volkswagen Camper Van

Blue Petrol 1534cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2017
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

53,709 mi
Last recorded53,709 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2016
Typical for 1968 Volkswagen Camper Van53,084 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOEG 873F
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper Van
Year1968
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,534cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2016 53,709 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 53,699 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 53,356 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

brake pedal antisip rubber poor/deteriated

exhaust blowing at tail/exit pipe

n/s front lwr ball joint rubber perrished

Fail 28 Mar 2015 53,335 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.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 suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 53,186 miles

o/s headlamp output

Fail 14 Mar 2014 53,171 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

o/s headlamp output

Fail 27 Jan 2014 53,138 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

advise - nearside front bump stop missing

advise - nearside front tyreinner and outer side walls slightly deteriorated

advise - nearside rear tyre side walls slightly deteriorated

advise - slight bearing noise offside front (not rough when rotated)

Fail 3 Dec 2012 53,084 miles

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

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Centre Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

advise - offside rear tyre side walls deteriorating

Pass 10 Nov 2011 51,600 miles

front floor weak and corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2009 49,521 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 25 Nov 2009 49,507 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 48,036 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 48,036 miles

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

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

front flexi brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2007 47,968 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 47,960 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2006 47,709 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 47,701 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2006 47,337 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Camper Van?

Based on 20,778 MOT tests across 1,413 vehicles.

68.6%
Pass Rate
1,173
Miles/Year
61
Year Lifespan
1,413
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,322
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 857
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 815
Stop lamp not working 626
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 558
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OEG 873F is a 1968 Volkswagen Camper Van in Blue with a 1,534cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1968 Volkswagen Camper Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 53,084 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 Van fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 1,322 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OEG 873F, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Camper Van typically stays on UK roads for around 61 years. At 58 years old, this Volkswagen Camper Van is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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OEG 873F is a 1968 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 1 June 1968.

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