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OPC 91W

1981 Volkswagen Camper

White Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

13,786 mi
Last recorded13,786 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2019
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen Camper51,528 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOPC 91W
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2019 13,786 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 13,055 miles

Both front seats converted to rotating bases & alot of play present.

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases heat exchanger (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2018 13,052 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam Both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Both front seats converted to rotating bases & alot of play present.

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases heat exchanger (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 12,350 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 12,350 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 11,391 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 10,791 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 5 Jun 2015 10,791 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 10,383 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 10,382 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 31 May 2013 9,622 miles

Both inner sills corroded towards the front but outside prescribed areas.

Offside frontmost outrigger corroded outside prescribed areas.

Fail 31 May 2013 9,622 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Both inner sills corroded towards the front but outside prescribed areas.

Offside frontmost outrigger corroded outside prescribed areas.

Pass 1 Jun 2012 8,777 miles

Both front jacking points very badly corroded outside prescribed areas.

But front seats have alot of freeplay on rotational pivots.

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 30 May 2012 8,772 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Both front jacking points very badly corroded outside prescribed areas.

But front seats have alot of freeplay on rotational pivots.

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jun 2011 8,185 miles

Both front inner sills corroded outside prescxribed areas.

Fail 7 Jun 2011 8,182 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Both front inner sills corroded outside prescxribed areas.

Offside sill corroded outside prescribed areas.

Pass 5 Jun 2010 6,880 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 6,003 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 6,003 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 5,367 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 2,110 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 99,839 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 99,626 miles

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

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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OPC 91W is a 1981 Volkswagen Camper in White with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OPC 91W, 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 OPC 91W registered?

OPC 91W is a 1981 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 1 May 1981.

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