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NPO 896R

2001 Volkswagen Camper

Green Lpg 1900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

181,462 mi
Last recorded181,462 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Camper72,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNPO 896R
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 181,462 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2025 181,459 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 181,367 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2024 181,365 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 180,054 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced throughout (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2023 180,054 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced throughout (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 179,295 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 178,939 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 178,095 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 178,020 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 178,020 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 176,894 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 175,729 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 174,875 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 173,384 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 172,395 miles

slight corrosion o/s/f inner bay

Pass 7 Sep 2012 171,023 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 168,771 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight wear rack

Pass 12 Aug 2010 166,386 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

steering rack worn

Pass 11 Aug 2009 164,366 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 164,008 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 160,187 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 152,384 miles

corrosion to exaust system

hand brake cable corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2007 147,082 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2005 131,288 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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NPO 896R is a 2001 Volkswagen Camper in Green with a 1,900cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2001 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 72,688 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 NPO 896R, 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 25 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NPO 896R registered?

NPO 896R is a 2001 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 13 February 2001.

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