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1976 Volkswagen Camper

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,259 mi
Last recorded94,259 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2018
Typical for 1976 Volkswagen Camper58,262 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPDF 850R
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1976
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2018 94,259 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 92,398 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 91,151 miles

sills have light corrosion

under body has various corrosion

Fail 29 Mar 2016 91,145 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill/arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill/arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

sills have light corrosion

under body has various corrosion

Pass 15 May 2015 88,946 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

various corrosion

Fail 15 May 2015 88,945 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

various corrosion

Pass 19 May 2014 87,891 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 19 May 2014 87,891 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 21 May 2013 85,499 miles

slight oil leak

Fail 21 May 2013 85,499 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

slight oil leak

Pass 11 May 2012 83,341 miles

engine oil leak

oil misting around steering box

silencer in poor condition

surface corrosion showing along both inner sills and around jacking points

Fail 11 May 2012 83,341 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine oil leak

oil misting around steering box

silencer in poor condition

surface corrosion showing along both inner sills and around jacking points

Pass 9 May 2011 81,946 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 May 2010 29,242 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 75,980 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 75,922 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 75,922 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 75,781 miles

n/side and o/side front top and bottom hub arms rusty

o/side rear wheel slightly binding on

slight play in both front hub assemblys

surface corrosion apearing to o/side front floor pan

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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PDF 850R is a 1976 Volkswagen Camper in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1976 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 58,262 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 PDF 850R, 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 50 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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PDF 850R is a 1976 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 29 March 1976.

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