MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
14,113 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
slight binding on front brakes
engine runs rough and wont tick-over
Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Rear front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
unable to carry out emissions test
Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
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)
Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Both rear brake and side lights slightly discoloured
Brake pedal rubber worn
Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Corrosion just outside prescibed areas for nearside and offside lower seat belt anchorages
Free play at steering wheel but not excessive for a steering box
No brake servo action detected - no visable servo fitted
Spare tyre defective
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Camper?
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BRU 497K is a 1970 Volkswagen Camper in Green with a 1,570cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
Across all 1970 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 45,256 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 BRU 497K, 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 56 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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BRU 497K is a 1970 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 1 June 1970.
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