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P686 CCY

1996 Volkswagen Camper

Red Diesel 2370cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

184,172 mi
Last recorded184,172 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Camper113,015 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP686 CCY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,370cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 184,172 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material most covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

light under vehicle corrosion

Pass 21 Jan 2025 179,553 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 177,783 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 175,097 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 173,089 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 170,476 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 168,679 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 166,022 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 162,979 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 159,838 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 157,832 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 151,108 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2013 146,331 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 139,426 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 136,282 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 132,448 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 130,254 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 130,254 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 125,820 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 121,382 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 117,937 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2005 115,697 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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P686 CCY is a 1996 Volkswagen Camper in Red with a 2,370cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

Across all 1996 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 113,015 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 P686 CCY, 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 30 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P686 CCY registered?

P686 CCY is a 1996 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 18 November 1996.

Is P686 CCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P686 CCY shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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