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SNP 157P

1976 Volkswagen Camper Van

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

58,854 mi
Last recorded58,854 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2019
Typical for 1976 Volkswagen Camper Van48,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSNP 157P
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper Van
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2019 58,854 miles

Rear cross member corroded on nearside

rear tail lamps faded

unable to check rear seatbelts

Pass 14 May 2018 58,090 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 57,881 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front tyre perished

Front number plate in windscreen

Nearside Front tyre perished

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear cross member corroded

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear tyre perished

Rear tail lamps faded

Fail 6 Apr 2017 57,863 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front number plate in windscreen

Front tyres perished

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear cross member corroded

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear tail lamps faded

both rear tyres perished

battery tray excessively corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2016 57,784 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 6 Apr 2016 57,784 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 56,830 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Jul 2014 56,830 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

fuel hoses perished

Pass 1 Aug 2013 55,900 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 55,100 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 54,292 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 51,533 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

steering idler has slight play

Pass 4 Aug 2009 49,780 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 49,780 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 48,173 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 48,169 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 47,870 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 47,867 miles

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)

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

Fail 5 Jun 2006 45,772 miles

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

front number plate broken but not disfunctional

Pass 5 Jun 2006 45,772 miles

front number plate broken but not disfunctional

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Camper Van?

Based on 20,778 MOT tests across 1,413 vehicles.

68.6%
Pass Rate
1,173
Miles/Year
61
Year Lifespan
1,413
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,322
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 857
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 815
Stop lamp not working 626
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 558
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SNP 157P is a 1976 Volkswagen Camper Van in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 1976 Volkswagen Camper Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 48,857 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 Van fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 1,322 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SNP 157P, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Camper Van typically stays on UK roads for around 61 years. At 50 years old, this Volkswagen Camper Van is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SNP 157P is a 1976 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 14 July 1976.

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