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FBY 547H

1970 Volkswagen Camper

White Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

44,718 mi
Last recorded44,718 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2017
Typical for 1970 Volkswagen Camper45,256 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFBY 547H
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2017 44,718 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 44,716 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 43,562 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 41,814 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 40,018 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 40,015 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

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

Pass 14 May 2012 37,955 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 32,124 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 28,479 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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FBY 547H is a 1970 Volkswagen Camper in White with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1970 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 45,256 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 FBY 547H, 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 56 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FBY 547H registered?

FBY 547H is a 1970 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 1 January 1970.

Is FBY 547H safe to buy?

The MOT history for FBY 547H shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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