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P871 KCA

1996 Volkswagen Camper

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

240,421 mi
Last recorded240,421 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2016
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Camper113,015 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP871 KCA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2016 240,421 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 240,320 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 240,067 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front brake disc backing covers corroded

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

no reverse lights

play in offside front inner rack arm

slight oil leak

Fail 24 Jul 2014 240,067 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake disc backing covers corroded

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

no reverse lights

play in offside front inner rack arm

slight oil leak

Pass 31 Jul 2013 239,969 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside rear outer wheel arch corroded

no reverse lights

oil leak on engine

Fail 31 Jul 2013 239,969 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside rear outer wheel arch corroded

no reverse lights

oil leak on engine

Pass 26 Jan 2012 233,377 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Oct 2010 232,414 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 229,297 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 228,656 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 228,656 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 227,862 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 11 Jul 2006 225,461 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 225,461 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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P871 KCA is a 1996 Volkswagen Camper in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 P871 KCA, 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.

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P871 KCA is a 1996 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P871 KCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P871 KCA shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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