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CDH 388L

1973 Volkswagen Camper Van

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2018
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

127,600 mi
Last recorded127,600 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2017
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Camper Van50,024 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCDH 388L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper Van
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2017 127,600 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 126,921 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 126,049 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2014 125,910 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 125,902 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Fail 17 Sep 2013 125,893 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2012 125,426 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 125,423 miles

Centre Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 125,048 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 125,041 miles

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 124,391 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 124,387 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 123,433 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 123,425 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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 ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 121,747 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 121,747 miles

Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

sills holed & corroded, steering worn.

Fail 17 Nov 2008 121,746 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Camper Van?

Based on 20,778 MOT tests across 1,413 vehicles.

68.6%
Pass Rate
1,173
Miles/Year
61
Year Lifespan
1,413
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,322
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 857
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 815
Stop lamp not working 626
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 558
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CDH 388L is a 1973 Volkswagen Camper Van in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

Across all 1973 Volkswagen Camper Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 50,024 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 Van fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 1,322 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CDH 388L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Camper Van typically stays on UK roads for around 61 years. At 53 years old, this Volkswagen Camper Van is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CDH 388L registered?

CDH 388L is a 1973 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 2 March 1973.

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