MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
85,338 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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
How do I check the history of OFW 855V?
You can check the full history of OFW 855V by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
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.
Does OFW 855V have outstanding finance?
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