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XMD 178M

1987 Volkswagen Camper

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2022
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

97,182 mi
Last recorded97,182 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2021
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Camper126,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXMD 178M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2021 97,182 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 96,162 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2019 96,043 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 95,687 miles

Offside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass incomplite (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under lid panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 94,391 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 92,107 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 15 Jul 2014 92,104 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 78,189 miles

Nearside inner sill corroded & thin

Fail 19 Jul 2013 78,159 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside inner sill corroded & thin

Pass 1 Aug 2012 77,962 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2012 77,962 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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XMD 178M is a 1987 Volkswagen Camper in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1987 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 126,158 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 XMD 178M, 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 39 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was XMD 178M registered?

XMD 178M is a 1987 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 22 July 1987.

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