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EEL 518L

1973 Volkswagen Camper

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,920 mi
Last recorded98,920 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Camper55,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEEL 518L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 98,920 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2025 98,920 miles

Nearside Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Vehicle structure is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 98,375 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2024 98,375 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 97,807 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2023 97,807 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 96,001 miles

Central Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2022 96,001 miles

Nearside Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Central Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 93,746 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2020 93,746 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Towbar is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Aug 2019 92,955 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 92,920 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 92,896 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 92,869 miles

Centre Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 11 Feb 2012 92,496 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 921,325 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 921,325 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Feb 2010 91,796 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2010 91,796 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 91,596 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 91,515 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 91,406 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 91,398 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2006 90,952 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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EEL 518L is a 1973 Volkswagen Camper in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EEL 518L, 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 EEL 518L registered?

EEL 518L is a 1973 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 14 March 1973.

Is EEL 518L safe to buy?

The MOT history for EEL 518L shows 24 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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