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S896 NPO

1998 Volkswagen Camper Van

White Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

52,851 mi
Last recorded52,851 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Camper Van47,909 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS896 NPO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper Van
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 52,851 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 52,832 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside front to rear upper corroding. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

offside rear tyre 15 years old,new recommended.

Fail 22 Dec 2020 52,813 miles

Fuel hose leaking injector leak off hoses (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside front to rear upper corroding. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

offside rear tyre 14 years old,new recommended.

Pass 5 Aug 2019 50,187 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 47,909 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2018 47,909 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Pass 4 May 2017 43,624 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 42,779 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 42,775 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 12 Jul 2014 40,408 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

all brake discs corroded

brake pipes corroded

underside & suspension units corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2014 40,408 miles

all brake discs corroded

brake pipes corroded

underside & suspension units corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2012 40,118 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 May 2011 38,202 miles

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

front brake discs slightly pitted

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 27 May 2010 37,226 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 26 May 2010 37,225 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 35,900 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both rear tyres perished & cracking

nearside front tyre perished & cracking

offside front tyre perished & cracking

Pass 21 Feb 2008 33,795 miles

tyres perrished ( rear worst ) offside rear brake disc corroded

Fail 21 Feb 2008 33,795 miles

Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

tyres perrished ( rear worst ) offside rear brake disc corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2006 31,551 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 31,497 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Sep 2005 26,741 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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S896 NPO is a 1998 Volkswagen Camper Van in White with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Volkswagen Camper Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 47,909 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 Van fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 1,322 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S896 NPO, 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 28 years old, this Volkswagen Camper Van is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was S896 NPO registered?

S896 NPO is a 1998 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 1 October 1998.

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The MOT history for S896 NPO shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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