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ANS 155S

1978 Volkswagen Camper

Yellow Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

91,827 mi
Last recorded91,827 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2023
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Camper46,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationANS 155S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2023 91,827 miles

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle undersealed at time of test

Pass 14 Apr 2022 91,448 miles

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle undersealed at time of test

Fail 12 Apr 2022 91,446 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

brake pedal slightly spongy

underside of vehicle undersealed at time of test

Pass 26 Nov 2020 90,660 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle undersealed at time of test

Pass 21 Nov 2019 90,408 miles

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle undersealed at time of test

Pass 22 Nov 2018 90,074 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 90,060 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front step corroded, but not seriously weakened

Offside Front step corroded, but not seriously weakened

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 89,589 miles

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Various brake pipes coated not allowing full inspection

Fail 11 Jul 2017 89,563 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Outrigger (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' Items hanging from mirror (8.3.1e)

Battery insecure (1.9.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Various brake pipes coated not allowing full inspection

Pass 29 Jun 2016 87,761 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 87,759 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 87,546 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 85,727 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 85,725 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 85,287 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Dec 2011 84,610 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 82,701 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

spare wheel worn close to legal limit

Pass 25 Nov 2009 80,493 miles

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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ANS 155S is a 1978 Volkswagen Camper in Yellow with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1978 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 46,703 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 ANS 155S, 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 48 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was ANS 155S registered?

ANS 155S is a 1978 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 17 April 1978.

Is ANS 155S safe to buy?

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