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FBY 529H

1970 Volkswagen Camper Van

Cream Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

89,734 mi
Last recorded89,734 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2017
Typical for 1970 Volkswagen Camper Van49,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFBY 529H
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper Van
Year1970
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2017 89,734 miles

Slight play in all wheel bearings.

Under vehicle repaired and heavily undersealed.

Pass 24 Oct 2016 88,855 miles

Slight play in all wheel bearings.

Under vehicle repaired and under sealed.

Pass 28 Nov 2015 88,835 miles

Both rear shock absorber top and bottom bushes heavily perishing.

Just acceptable damage to both front bottom ball joint dust covers.

Slight play in all four wheel bearings.

Under vehicle very heavily under sealed.

Pass 25 Oct 2014 87,417 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

master cylinder area damp

Pass 25 Sep 2013 86,831 miles

Front wipers slightly smearing

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 86,380 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 25 Sep 2012 86,378 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside 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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 85,963 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 85,963 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 84,156 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 81,855 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 80,050 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Camper Van?

Based on 20,778 MOT tests across 1,413 vehicles.

68.6%
Pass Rate
1,173
Miles/Year
61
Year Lifespan
1,413
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,322
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 857
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 815
Stop lamp not working 626
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 558
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FBY 529H is a 1970 Volkswagen Camper Van in Cream with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1970 Volkswagen Camper Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 49,503 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Camper Van fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 1,322 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FBY 529H, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Camper Van typically stays on UK roads for around 61 years. At 56 years old, this Volkswagen Camper Van is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FBY 529H registered?

FBY 529H is a 1970 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 10 February 1970.

Is FBY 529H safe to buy?

The MOT history for FBY 529H shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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