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Volkswagen Camper

White and Orange · Petrol · 1972 · 1,600 cc

FD 8711MOT history

FD 8711 is a white and orange petrol Volkswagen Camper first used on 15 Dec 1972. Its MOT expired on 7 Mar 2024 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 62,741 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Mar 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 7 Mar 2024
Mileage
62,741 mi
At MOT on 8 Mar 2023
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
474 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
FD 8711
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Camper
Colour
White and Orange
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
1972
First used
15 Dec 1972
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
8 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

FD 8711 was last recorded at 62,741 miles on 8 Mar 2023, 4,692 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jul 2017.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
58,049 miles · 17 Jul 2017
Between the last two tests
4,692 miles
Average per year
474 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 62,741 miles
  • 2017 – 58,049 miles
  • 2016 – 57,648 miles
  • 2015 – 56,946 miles
  • 2014 – 56,763 miles
  • 2013 – 56,523 miles
  • 2012 – 56,302 miles
  • 2011 – 55,720 miles
  • 2010 – 55,347 miles
  • 2008 – 55,342 miles
  • 2007 – 54,916 miles
  • 2006 – 54,779 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass62,741 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • 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)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2007

Full MOT history

18 tests since 17 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass62,741 miles (+4,692)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    62,741 miles
    Test number
    978426057972

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass58,049 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    58,049 miles
    Test number
    701986718780

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail58,049 miles (+401)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,049 miles
    Test number
    713550850440
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  4. Pass57,648 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    57,648 miles
    Test number
    269788615336
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear tyres cracking slightly

  5. Fail57,648 miles (+702)6 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,648 miles
    Test number
    718397993989
    • FailureHeadlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake binding slightly
    • AdvisoryHorn working but is tempermental
    • AdvisoryO/s/r + n/s/r tyres cracking on sidewalls

  6. Pass56,946 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    56,946 miles
    Test number
    666259285162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail56,942 miles (+179)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,942 miles
    Test number
    598714785185
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  8. Pass56,763 miles (+240)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2015
    Odometer
    56,763 miles
    Test number
    535601544139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass56,523 miles (+221)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    56,523 miles
    Test number
    416448803101
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

  10. Pass56,302 miles (+582)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    56,302 miles
    Test number
    465203392066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass55,720 miles (+373)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    55,720 miles
    Test number
    739910211108
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  12. Pass55,347 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    55,347 miles
    Test number
    523510320119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass55,342 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    55,342 miles
    Test number
    364367748493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail55,337 miles (+421)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,337 miles
    Test number
    552426748247
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  15. Pass54,916 miles (+29)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    54,916 miles
    Test number
    561228827250
    • NoteBattery tray corrosion
    • NoteGeneral corrosion in several places

  16. Fail54,887 miles (+108)10 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,887 miles
    Test number
    963020917100
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • NoteBattery loose
    • NoteThis vehcle has a lot of corrosion to front and rear and door step areas and looks bad but not wiyhin 300 mm stutcure points
    • NoteUnable to check beam patterns

  17. Pass54,779 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2007
    Odometer
    54,779 miles
    Test number
    544197136101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail54,779 miles5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,779 miles
    Test number
    170907236133
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureRear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Questions about FD 8711

What vehicle is registration FD 8711 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show FD 8711 on a white and orange petrol Volkswagen Camper first used on 15 Dec 1972. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does FD 8711 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on FD 8711 expired on 7 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on FD 8711?
The MOT on FD 8711 expired on 7 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has FD 8711 done?
FD 8711 was recorded at 62,741 miles at its MOT on 8 Mar 2023, an average of 474 miles a year.
Has FD 8711 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. FD 8711 has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jul 2017.
Has the mileage on FD 8711 ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on FD 8711 find?
FD 8711 passed its latest MOT on 8 Mar 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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