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856 XVW

1961 Volkswagen Camper

Red Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

2,466 mi
Last recorded2,466 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2017
Typical for 1961 Volkswagen Camper42,073 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration856 XVW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1961
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2017 2,466 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2017 2,461 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 14 May 2013 2,461 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 873,432 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 2,461 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 1,364 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 1,364 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 99,724 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 99,646 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 97,720 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 97,720 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 97,720 miles

Centre Front Steering damper damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.C3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.C3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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856 XVW is a 1961 Volkswagen Camper in Red with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1961 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 42,073 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 856 XVW, 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 65 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 856 XVW registered?

856 XVW is a 1961 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 31 December 1961.

Is 856 XVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for 856 XVW shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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