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OVL 898P

1986 Volkswagen Camper

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

40,156 mi
Last recorded40,156 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2017
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Camper80,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOVL 898P
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2017 40,156 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 24 Oct 2017 39,948 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort nothing (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Oil leak on to exhaust ()

Offside Rear Oil leak on to exhaust ()

Pass 18 Oct 2016 35,273 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 32,049 miles

corrosion offside front axle

slight corrosion nearside rear chassis

wipers split

Pass 17 Jun 2014 32,018 miles

advise corrosion to offside front suspension upright

advise free play to both front wheel bearings

emissions visual

Pass 14 Jun 2013 31,739 miles

Slight play in steering components

Underbody & all brake & fuel pipes heavily covered in underseal

Pass 20 Mar 2012 30,818 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Slight play in steering components

Underbody & all brake & fuel pipes heavily covered in underseal

Pass 4 Aug 2010 30,745 miles

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

underside covered in underseal

Fail 30 Jul 2009 27,810 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Vehicle has excessive handbrake travel but not against stops

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 27,810 miles

Vehicle has excessive handbrake travel but not against stops

Pass 22 Jul 2008 24,549 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 24,549 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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OVL 898P is a 1986 Volkswagen Camper in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1986 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 80,216 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 OVL 898P, 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 40 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of OVL 898P?

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What year was OVL 898P registered?

OVL 898P is a 1986 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 26 February 1986.

Is OVL 898P safe to buy?

The MOT history for OVL 898P shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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