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OWM 862S

1978 Volkswagen Campervan

Orange Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2023
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

46,102 mi
Last recorded46,102 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2022
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Campervan29,507 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOWM 862S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCampervan
Year1978
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2022 46,102 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 45,843 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 44,218 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 43,376 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 43,371 miles

Front Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 25 May 2016 42,774 miles

put petrol in it

Pass 26 Mar 2015 41,763 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 41,761 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 41,567 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 41,564 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 40,544 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Campervan?

Based on 12,604 MOT tests across 870 vehicles.

68.4%
Pass Rate
1,115
Miles/Year
61
Year Lifespan
870
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 811
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 659
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 519
Stop lamp not working 381
position lamp(s) not working 380
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OWM 862S is a 1978 Volkswagen Campervan in Orange with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1978 Volkswagen Campervan models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.5% with a typical mileage of 29,507 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Campervan fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 811 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OWM 862S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Campervan typically stays on UK roads for around 61 years. At 48 years old, this Volkswagen Campervan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was OWM 862S registered?

OWM 862S is a 1978 Volkswagen Campervan, first registered on 31 May 1978.

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The MOT history for OWM 862S shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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