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OKE 848M

1973 Volkswagen Camper

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

26,905 mi
Last recorded26,905 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Camper55,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOKE 848M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 26,905 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside rear view door mirror missing

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

Pass 26 Jul 2024 24,657 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 21,511 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 18,465 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 15,149 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 14,417 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 13,305 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 13,305 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 May 2014 12,169 miles

Oil leak

Fail 29 May 2014 12,167 miles

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jun 2013 11,052 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 11,038 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 26 Jun 2012 9,446 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

fuel cap rubber seal slightly perished

Pass 26 Jun 2012 9,446 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

fuel cap rubber seal slightly perished

Pass 14 Jun 2011 9,405 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 6,818 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 5,092 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Outer Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 May 2008 3,472 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 2,295 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 66 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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OKE 848M is a 1973 Volkswagen Camper in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1973 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 55,762 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 OKE 848M, 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 53 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OKE 848M registered?

OKE 848M is a 1973 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 1 October 1973.

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