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OTP 685S

1977 Volkswagen Motorhome

Green Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

95,225 mi
Last recorded95,225 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 1977 Volkswagen Motorhome87,366 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOTP 685S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotorhome
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 95,225 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 94,890 miles

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

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

Fail 16 May 2024 94,890 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 May 2023 94,170 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2023 94,157 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2021 93,223 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 92,845 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 May 2020 92,845 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brake back plate heavily corroded

Pass 7 May 2019 91,859 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 90,726 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 May 2018 90,726 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2017 90,337 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 20 Jan 2017 90,337 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2016 89,397 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear cv gaiters split

Rear brakes slightly imbalanced will require adjustment

Pass 30 Jan 2015 88,171 miles

Rear cv gaiters deteriorated

Pass 28 Feb 2014 86,398 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 28 Feb 2014 86,398 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 85,243 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 85,243 miles

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 84,335 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Motorhome?

Based on 5,016 MOT tests across 284 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
1,733
Miles/Year
59
Year Lifespan
284
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 148
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 139
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 133
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 122
Brake pipe excessively corroded 103
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OTP 685S is a 1977 Volkswagen Motorhome in Green with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 1977 Volkswagen Motorhome models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 87,366 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Motorhome fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 148 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OTP 685S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Motorhome typically stays on UK roads for around 59 years. At 49 years old, this Volkswagen Motorhome is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OTP 685S registered?

OTP 685S is a 1977 Volkswagen Motorhome, first registered on 18 August 1977.

Is OTP 685S safe to buy?

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