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BUY 748H

1970 Volkswagen Camper

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

62,168 mi
Last recorded62,168 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2017
Typical for 1970 Volkswagen Camper45,256 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBUY 748H
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2017 62,168 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

advise park brake adjustment

various areas of surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 16 Sep 2016 59,194 miles

advise front brake imbalance

advise park brake only just met the required efficiency

various areas of surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 17 Sep 2015 56,760 miles

slight corrosion to various brake pipes

strong advise offside front tyre deteriorated (cracks/splits)

various areas of surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 5 Sep 2014 55,356 miles

Electrical wiring deteriorated, but not likey to cause a short (1.9.2b)

slight surface corrosion to brake pipes in various places

surface corrosion to the under side of vehicle

Fail 22 Aug 2014 55,164 miles

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Electrical wiring deteriorated, but not likey to cause a short (1.9.2b)

slight surface corrosion to brake pipes in various places

surface corrosion to the under side of vehicle

Pass 16 Aug 2013 53,586 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 52,267 miles

advise various areas of surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

advise vehicle pulling slightly to the right under heavy braking

both rear tyres worn very low on inner edges of tread

Pass 26 Aug 2011 49,580 miles

cracks in bottom steering column coupling

slight fault on head lamp switch

welding repairs on chaasis not a constant weld

Fail 22 Aug 2011 49,580 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

cracks in bottom steering column coupling

slight fault on head lamp switch

welding repairs on chaasis not a constant weld

Pass 14 Aug 2010 46,132 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

underbody of vehicle has slight corrosion

Fail 14 Aug 2010 46,132 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

underbody of vehicle has slight corrosion

Pass 5 Jun 2009 44,301 miles

Oil leak

o/s centre chassis slightly corroded

Fail 29 May 2009 44,300 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

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

o/s centre chassis slightly corroded

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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BUY 748H is a 1970 Volkswagen Camper in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 BUY 748H, 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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BUY 748H is a 1970 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 25 March 1970.

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