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P857 XPR

1997 Volkswagen Camper

White Diesel 2370cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

75,572 mi
Last recorded75,572 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Camper78,601 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP857 XPR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,370cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 75,572 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 73,782 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 72,315 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 72,236 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 72,145 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 71,958 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 71,051 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2019 71,051 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 70,249 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 62,828 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 62,685 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 56,812 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Oil leak ()

Fail 8 Aug 2016 56,689 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Jul 2015 49,664 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 47,926 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

corrosion hole in nsf body sill

Fail 4 Aug 2014 47,926 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

corrosion hole in nsf body sill

Pass 26 Jul 2013 47,856 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 47,159 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 46,501 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 46,358 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 45,803 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 42,309 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 41,156 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 39,913 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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P857 XPR is a 1997 Volkswagen Camper in White with a 2,370cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1997 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 78,601 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 P857 XPR, 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 29 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was P857 XPR registered?

P857 XPR is a 1997 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 28 January 1997.

Is P857 XPR safe to buy?

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