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218 HNP

1962 Volkswagen Camper

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

28,089 mi
Last recorded28,089 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2019
Typical for 1962 Volkswagen Camper33,173 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration218 HNP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1962
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2019 28,089 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor pan (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 27,630 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 27,471 miles

Nearside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner sill is badly corroded

Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Outer constant velocity boot is deteriorated

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak ()

Fail 21 Jun 2017 27,456 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Lower Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner sill is badly corroded

Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Outer constant velocity boot is deteriorated

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Jun 2016 27,368 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

both lower bodies are quite badly corroded

offside rear constant velocity boot is deteriorated

Fail 26 May 2016 27,364 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

both lower bodies are quite badly corroded

offside rear constant velocity boot is deteriorated

Pass 4 Jun 2015 27,336 miles

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

a lot of underbody and upperbody corrosion but outside prescribed area

Fail 2 Jun 2015 27,336 miles

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

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

a lot of underbody and upperbody corrosion but outside prescribed area

Pass 24 Jun 2014 27,291 miles

Oil leak

all shocks misting oil

Fail 24 Jun 2014 27,290 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

all shocks misting oil

Pass 24 Jun 2013 27,126 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2012 27,011 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2012 27,011 miles

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 26,912 miles

corrosion near side sill

corrosion o/s/f

surface corrosion throughout the underside of this vehicle

Fail 8 Apr 2011 26,912 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

corrosion near side sill

corrosion o/s/f

surface corrosion throughout the underside of this vehicle

Pass 28 Sep 2009 26,472 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 26,456 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 25,428 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 25,177 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 25,177 miles

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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218 HNP is a 1962 Volkswagen Camper in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1962 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 33,173 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 218 HNP, 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 64 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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218 HNP is a 1962 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 10 August 1962.

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