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OFW 855V

1980 Volkswagen Camping

Brown Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

85,338 mi
Last recorded85,338 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2019
Typical for 1980 Volkswagen Camping45,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOFW 855V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamping
Year1980
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2019 85,338 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 85,165 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 84,299 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 82,761 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 52,496 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 52,496 miles

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear cross member / back panel area corroded away

slight knock in steering rack

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Camping?

Based on 1,661 MOT tests across 109 vehicles.

65.6%
Pass Rate
1,055
Miles/Year
46
Year Lifespan
109
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 135
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 73
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 72
Brake pipe excessively corroded 65
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 60
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OFW 855V is a 1980 Volkswagen Camping in Brown with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1980 Volkswagen Camping models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 45,635 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Camping fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 135 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OFW 855V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Camping typically stays on UK roads for around 46 years. At 46 years old, this Volkswagen Camping is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OFW 855V registered?

OFW 855V is a 1980 Volkswagen Camping, first registered on 9 May 1980.

Is OFW 855V safe to buy?

The MOT history for OFW 855V shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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