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OAD 836P

1984 Volkswagen Camper

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests35 (21 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

36,150 mi
Last recorded36,150 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 1984 Volkswagen Camper73,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOAD 836P
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

21 pass 14 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 36,150 miles

Rear exhaust corroded

headlamp patterns

suspension lowered

Pass 28 Mar 2025 33,633 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Central rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim pattern

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn in inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Heat exchanger housing split

Offside Rear Heat pipe at heat exchanger not connected

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

Suspension lowered

Fail 28 Mar 2025 33,633 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear Reverse light illuminating with position lamp (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Central rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim pattern

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn in inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Heat exchanger housing split

Offside Rear Heat pipe at heat exchanger not connected

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

Suspension lowered

Pass 14 Mar 2024 31,668 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front headlamp patterns

Front inner crossmember corroded

Nearside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier leasure battery (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front outrigger corroded

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

suspension lowered

Pass 18 Apr 2023 30,168 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Leisure battery (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front inner crossmember corrosion

Nearside Front Outrigger corrosion

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension lowered

Pass 22 Apr 2022 27,009 miles

Front inner front panel corroded

Front steering idler play

Rear oil leaks

Rear slight exhaust blow

suspension lowered

Pass 2 Mar 2021 24,045 miles

Front slight steering idler play

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

suspension lowered

Fail 2 Mar 2021 24,045 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front slight steering idler play

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

suspension lowered

Pass 5 Feb 2020 23,305 miles

Offside headlamp pattern poor

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

Steering box oily

Pass 20 Feb 2019 20,754 miles

slight lift in ball joints

slight steering idler play

suspension lowered

right front inner crossmember holed

Fail 19 Feb 2019 20,754 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

right front inner crossmember holed

slight lift in ball joints

slight steering idler play

suspension lowered

Pass 8 Feb 2018 18,018 miles

left/right front tyre treads worn on edge

left/right rear tyre treads worn on edge

slight lift in ball joits

slight play in steering idler

suspension lowered

Fail 3 Feb 2018 18,018 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

left/right front tyre treads worn on edge

left/right rear jacking points corroded

left/right rear tyre treads worn on edge

slight lift in ball joits

slight play in steering idler

suspension lowered

Pass 16 Jun 2017 17,204 miles

left/right front tyre treads worn on edge

left/right rear chassis riggers corroded

left/right rear tyre treads worn on egde

right front chassis rigger corroded

right front inner crossmember holed

slight lift in ball joints

suspension lowered

Fail 16 Jun 2017 17,204 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

left/right front tyre treads worn on edge

left/right rear chassis riggers corroded

left/right rear tyre treads worn on egde

right front chassis rigger corroded

right front inner crossmember holed

suspension lowered

Pass 17 Jun 2016 14,121 miles

left/right front tyre treads worn on edge

left/right rear tyre treads worn on edge

right front inner crossmember holed

right lower ball joint boot leaking grease

right rear brake binding

suspension lowered

Pass 1 Jul 2015 11,708 miles

front brake discs slight distortion

left front tyre tread worn on edge

rear tyre treads worn on edge

right front inner front panel corroded

suspension lowered

upper steering column play

Pass 24 Jun 2014 9,236 miles

headlamp aims

rear brake balance

right front inner panel corroded

suspension lowered

Fail 24 Jun 2014 9,236 miles

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

headlamp aims

rear brake balance

right front inner panel corroded

suspension lowered

Pass 21 Jun 2013 7,624 miles

front brake discs slight distortion

rear tyre treads worn on inside edge

steering idler play

suspension lowered

Fail 21 Jun 2013 7,624 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

front brake discs slight distortion

rear tyre treads worn on inside edge

steering idler play

suspension lowered

Pass 22 Jun 2012 5,253 miles

fan belt loose

jacking points corroded

steering box play

steering idler play

suspension lowered

Fail 22 Jun 2012 5,253 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

jacking points corroded

steering box play

steering idler play

suspension lowered

Pass 8 Jul 2011 3,492 miles

Brake servo corroded

Corrosion to & around front axle

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

Oil leak

Suspension lowered

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 11 Jun 2011 3,443 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

suspension lowered

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

brake servo corroded

corrosion to & around front axle

Pass 22 Jun 2010 1,394 miles

axle beam corroded

jacking points corroded

left rear brake pipe corroded

left/right outer sills corroded and holed

right front wheel bearing noisey

steering column play

steering idler play

suspension lowered

Fail 22 Jun 2010 1,394 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

axle beam corroded

jacking points corroded

left rear brake pipe corroded

left/right outer sills corroded and holed

right front wheel bearing noisey

steering column play

steering idler play

suspension lowered

Pass 16 Jun 2009 99,527 miles

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

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

Left and Right sills holed

Left front seat security

Left front seatbelt condition

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 9 Jun 2009 99,463 miles

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

Front registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

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

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

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

Left and Right sills holed

Left front seat security

Left front seatbelt condition

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 95,200 miles

brake pipe corrosion

front number plate damaged

right cv joints worn

right rear shock damp

slight exhaust blow

steering idler play

suspension lowered

Fail 14 Jun 2008 95,151 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brake pipe corrosion

front number plate damaged

right cv joints worn

right rear shock damp

slight exhaust blow

steering idler play

suspension lowered

Pass 19 Jun 2007 91,651 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 91,651 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2006 89,792 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 89,792 miles

Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

chip in screen †hole in ns sill

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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OAD 836P is a 1984 Volkswagen Camper in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1984 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 73,183 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 OAD 836P, 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 42 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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OAD 836P is a 1984 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 4 June 1984.

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