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EWV 35L

1973 Volkswagen Camper

Orange Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

41,208 mi
Last recorded41,208 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2019
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Camper55,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEWV 35L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1973
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2019 41,208 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 40,927 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 40,757 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 39,329 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 39,329 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 38,505 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 37,357 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 37,349 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 36,469 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Jan 2013 36,440 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight play in o/s and n/s rear wheel bearing's

Pass 4 Feb 2012 35,024 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2012 35,024 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jan 2011 32,818 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

need's wax oiling or under body rust prevention

under body surface corrosion all over

Pass 16 Jan 2010 30,755 miles

slight engine oil leak

under body need's wax oil or under body care to keep rust free.

Pass 13 Sep 2008 27,485 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 13 Sep 2007 23,942 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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EWV 35L is a 1973 Volkswagen Camper in Orange with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 EWV 35L, 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 EWV 35L registered?

EWV 35L is a 1973 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 9 March 1973.

Is EWV 35L safe to buy?

The MOT history for EWV 35L shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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