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DCD 871L

1973 Volkswagen Camper

White Petrol 1784cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

37,875 mi
Last recorded37,875 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2014
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Camper55,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDCD 871L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,784cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2014 37,875 miles

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 37,872 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 37,867 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 37,515 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 36,027 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 35,098 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 33,136 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 30,767 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 30,708 miles

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Lower Steering column flexible coupling cracked and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 30,001 miles

DRIVERS DOOR HANDLE STIFF TO OPERATE.

LOWER STEERING COLUMN COUPLING STARTING TO PERISH AND SPLIT.

O/S REAR HANDBRAKE CABLE STARTING TO RUST BADLY.

Pass 29 Sep 2005 27,004 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2005 27,004 miles

Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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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DCD 871L is a 1973 Volkswagen Camper in White with a 1,784cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DCD 871L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DCD 871L registered?

DCD 871L is a 1973 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 2 March 1973.

Is DCD 871L safe to buy?

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