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ATW 478L

1973 Volkswagen Camper

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

13,664 mi
Last recorded13,664 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2020
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Camper55,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationATW 478L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1973
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2020 13,664 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced due to type of lense fitted (4.2.3 (a) (i))

several areas under vehicle corroded and holed but not affecting structural integrity

Fail 30 Jul 2020 13,664 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced due to type of lense fitted (4.2.3 (a) (i))

several areas under vehicle corroded and holed but not affecting structural integrity

Pass 18 Apr 2019 13,654 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 13,577 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 13,433 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 13,249 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 118,883 miles

slight play in both front outer track rod ends

Fail 23 May 2011 118,776 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

o/s/r bump stop starting to wear slight

slight play in both front outer track rod ends

slight wheel bearing play n/s/r

Pass 10 Jun 2010 10,511 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 9,257 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 7,622 miles

Offside Outer Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

some play in steering idler bushes

Fail 15 May 2008 7,561 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

some play in steering idler bushes

Pass 25 Jun 2007 7,012 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 6,305 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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ATW 478L is a 1973 Volkswagen Camper in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1973 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 55,762 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 ATW 478L, 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 53 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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ATW 478L is a 1973 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 29 May 1973.

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