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CPX 70L

1973 Volkswagen Camper

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

141,161 mi
Last recorded141,161 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2017
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Camper55,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCPX 70L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2017 141,161 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 141,095 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 139,864 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 138,941 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2014 138,941 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2013 137,933 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

VEHICLE EXTENSIVLY WELDEDED, ADVISE GOOD LOOK ROUND

middle section cross member corroded advise weld repair

n/s/r inner sill corroded at out rigger advise weld repair

n/s/r outer cv boot split advise replacement

o/s/f door catch sticky

o/s/r inner sill corroded advise weld repair

o/s/r jacking point corroded advise weld repair

o/s/r rear inner cv boot split advise repair

play in steering idler

rear-a-most cross beam corroded through advise weld repair

slight play in steering arm ball joint from box [rear end]

Fail 3 May 2013 137,933 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

middle section cross member corroded advise weld repair

n/s/r inner sill corroded at out rigger advise weld repair

n/s/r outer cv boot split advise replacement

o/s/f door catch sticky

o/s/r inner sill corroded advise weld repair

o/s/r jacking point corroded advise weld repair

o/s/r rear inner cv boot split advise repair

play in steering idler

rear-a-most cross beam corroded through advise weld repair

slight play in steering arm ball joint from box [rear end]

Fail 30 Apr 2013 137,931 miles

Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Outer Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2012 136,942 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 136,476 miles

Both nearside and offside outer sills corroded

Nearside and offside front steps corroded

Nearside and offside rear chassis coroded

Nearside rear tyre slight damage in tread

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 134,249 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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throttle cover missing

two lap belts in rear

Pass 6 Nov 2008 133,103 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 6 Nov 2006 130,741 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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CPX 70L is a 1973 Volkswagen Camper in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 CPX 70L, 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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What year was CPX 70L registered?

CPX 70L is a 1973 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 27 March 1973.

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