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Q968VAM

1986 Volkswagen Camper Van

Yellow Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

37,747 mi
Last recorded37,747 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Camper Van62,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ968VAM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper Van
Year1986
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 37,747 miles

o/s/f tyre bold inner edge - on mot limit - recommend replace

perishing/cracking to front drop link rubbers

some play in o/s/f upper ball joint - recommend replace soon

Pass 8 Oct 2024 31,614 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 26,987 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2018 26,977 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fail 27 Jun 2018 26,942 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

all 4 tyres cracking

Pass 5 Jul 2016 25,353 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 24,482 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 24,482 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Fail 16 Jun 2014 23,544 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 23,544 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 23,306 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 May 2008 22,002 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 16,406 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 24 May 2006 6,639 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Camper Van?

Based on 20,778 MOT tests across 1,413 vehicles.

68.6%
Pass Rate
1,173
Miles/Year
61
Year Lifespan
1,413
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,322
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 857
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 815
Stop lamp not working 626
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 558
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Q968VAM is a 1986 Volkswagen Camper Van in Yellow with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1986 Volkswagen Camper Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 62,678 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Camper Van fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 1,322 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Q968VAM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Camper Van typically stays on UK roads for around 61 years. At 40 years old, this Volkswagen Camper Van is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Q968VAM registered?

Q968VAM is a 1986 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 1 May 1986.

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