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AFK 239S

1978 Volkswagen Camper

Beige Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

70,416 mi
Last recorded70,416 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2017
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Camper46,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAFK 239S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1978
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2017 70,416 miles

Axle beam rusty

Bolts for side step missing

Central Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable Steering idler slight play (2.2.C.1d)

Chassis belly plates fitted

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Main/Dip headlamp relay sometimes sticks

Offside Engine tin wear insecure

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% Fog lamp not wokring (1.3.2b)

Oil leak ()

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Suspension, Chassis and Sills rusty

Fuel pipe slightly damaged All fuel lines have surface cracks (7.2.2)

Fail 20 Apr 2017 70,416 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Axle beam rusty

Bolts for side step missing

Central Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable Steering idler slight play (2.2.C.1d)

Chassis belly plates fitted

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Main/Dip headlamp relay sometimes sticks

Offside Engine tin wear insecure

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% Fog lamp not wokring (1.3.2b)

Oil leak ()

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Suspension, Chassis and Sills rusty

Fuel pipe slightly damaged All fuel lines have surface cracks (7.2.2)

Pass 26 May 2016 69,698 miles

Front suspension bump stops missing

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

direction indicators not cancelling

Fail 23 May 2016 69,698 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 58% (3.7.B.5b)

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 inoperative (8.2.3)

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

Front suspension bump stops missing

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

direction indicators not cancelling

Pass 31 Mar 2015 69,189 miles

slight brake inbalance near side front and off side rear

Fail 26 Mar 2015 69,188 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 68,479 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 65,969 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

offside front doorstep corroded

offside rear fog light not working

Fail 25 Oct 2012 65,967 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

offside front doorstep corroded

offside rear fog light not working

Pass 27 Sep 2011 65,756 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 65,752 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 650,220 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2009 64,886 miles

Spare tyre defective

Battery insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

nearside front and offside front tyre tread side walls cracking

rear chassis around bumper mountings corroded

steering coupling rubber disc deteriorated/cracking

Fail 8 Jul 2009 64,881 miles

Front registration plate character(s) formed using multiple strokes (6.3.4e)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Spare tyre defective

nearside front and offside front tyre tread side walls cracking

steering coupling rubber disc deteriorated

Pass 24 Apr 2008 63,196 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 62,293 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 60,744 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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AFK 239S is a 1978 Volkswagen Camper in Beige with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1978 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 46,703 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 AFK 239S, 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 48 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AFK 239S is a 1978 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 9 June 1978.

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