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MAA 186T

1978 Volkswagen Camper

Orange Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

75,548 mi
Last recorded75,548 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Camper46,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMAA 186T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1978
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 75,548 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2024 74,809 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 73,509 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 71,993 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 70,942 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 69,423 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Jul 2018 67,079 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 63,508 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 61,355 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2015 59,405 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front 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)

front suspension beam corroded but not weakened.

Pass 19 Jul 2014 58,293 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 56,435 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front 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)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

both front tyres perished an d cracked.

service brake efficiency low 53%

Fail 26 Jul 2013 133,825 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front 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)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

both front tyres perished an d cracked.

Pass 27 Jun 2012 54,096 miles

Front Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

n/s/f and o/s/f and n/s/r tyre perished and cracking slightly.

Fail 18 Jun 2012 54,096 miles

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Front Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

n/s/f and o/s/f and n/s/r tyre perished and cracking slightly.

Pass 22 Jun 2011 51,256 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 51,256 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Oil leak

Fail 21 Jun 2010 48,102 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s rear drive shaft boots split

Pass 21 Jun 2010 48,102 miles

o/s rear drive shaft boots split

Pass 26 May 2009 44,989 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 42,324 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2007 42,008 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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MAA 186T is a 1978 Volkswagen Camper in Orange with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 MAA 186T, 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 MAA 186T registered?

MAA 186T is a 1978 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 10 August 1978.

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