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OFP 748W

1981 Volkswagen Camper

White Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

13,342 mi
Last recorded13,342 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2021
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen Camper51,528 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOFP 748W
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2021 13,342 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2020 130,898 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight play in both rear hub bearings

some corrosion in rear panel

Pass 11 May 2019 12,520 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

front seat belts lazy to return.

Pass 12 May 2018 11,907 miles

Oil leak ()

all four tyres perished

both front tyres worn thin on outer edges

n/s rear, inner driveshaft gaiter in poor condition

Pass 12 May 2017 11,114 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

front tyres perished and worn edges

rust in rear panel

Pass 3 May 2016 10,066 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

rust nearside rear panel

Fail 3 May 2016 10,066 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

rust nearside rear panel

Pass 7 May 2015 9,221 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

front tyres worn inner edge

tyres perished

Pass 30 Apr 2014 7,510 miles

nearside rear inner drive shaft gaiter damage

steering rack mounts worn

tyres perished

Fail 30 Apr 2014 7,510 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

nearside rear inner drive shaft gaiter damage

steering rack mounts worn

tyres perished

Pass 13 May 2013 6,464 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 9 May 2012 4,860 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Oil leak

handbrake lever worn

nearside front brake worn and slight bind

Pass 6 May 2011 3,143 miles

slight bind nearside front brake

Fail 6 May 2011 3,143 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

fog light not working

slight bind nearside front brake

Pass 6 May 2010 1,009 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 99,328 miles

horn poor

nearside rear inner gaiter split

rack mounts worn

Pass 8 May 2008 97,713 miles

front roll bar bushes worn

running weak idle low

slight offside front wheel bearing noise

surface rust offside front metal brake pipe

Fail 2 May 2008 97,711 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

front roll bar bushes worn

running weak idle low

slight offside front wheel bearing noise

surface rust offside front metal brake pipe

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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OFP 748W is a 1981 Volkswagen Camper in White with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1981 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.8% with a typical mileage of 51,528 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 OFP 748W, 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 45 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was OFP 748W registered?

OFP 748W is a 1981 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 1 March 1981.

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