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DRA 26L

1973 Volkswagen Camper

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

10,310 mi
Last recorded10,310 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2014
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Camper55,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDRA 26L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2014 10,310 miles

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

under body rusting on cables and components

Fail 13 Aug 2014 10,301 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

under body rusting on cables and components

Pass 30 Jul 2013 9,958 miles

steering arm has slight play at mounting

Fail 30 Jul 2013 9,958 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

steering arm has slight play at mounting

Pass 3 Aug 2012 92,724 miles

under body rusting front and rear

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2012 92,610 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

under body rusting front and rear

Pass 13 May 2011 9,180 miles

Battery insecure

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

both outer driveshaft gaitors deteriorated

Pass 17 May 2010 8,575 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

o/s wiper blade split

Fail 17 May 2010 8,575 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s wiper blade split

Pass 14 Jul 2007 8,510 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 7,887 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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DRA 26L is a 1973 Volkswagen Camper in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 DRA 26L, 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 DRA 26L registered?

DRA 26L is a 1973 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 30 March 1973.

Is DRA 26L safe to buy?

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