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FGV 372L

1973 Volkswagen Camper

Orange Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2018
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

23,975 mi
Last recorded23,975 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2017
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Camper55,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFGV 372L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1973
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2017 23,975 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2017 23,975 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 23,143 miles

Nearside sun visor missing retaining clip but stays up

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

all shock absorber lower bushes slightly deteriorated

auto gearbox oil leak - further investigation required

both front tyres slightly stress cracked

both front wheel bearings slightly noisy

both rear outer CV gaiters slightly stress cracked

engine oil leak/s - further investigation required

front undertray dented and touching steering joint - boot slightly damaged

Fail 3 Aug 2016 23,143 miles

Battery insecure missing clamp (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid cant hear pump (8.2.3)

Nearside sun visor missing retaining clip but stays up

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

all shock absorber lower bushes slightly deteriorated

auto gearbox oil leak - further investigation required

both front tyres slightly stress cracked

both front wheel bearings slightly noisy

both rear outer CV gaiters slightly stress cracked

engine oil leak/s - further investigation required

front undertray dented and touching steering joint - boot slightly damaged

Pass 29 Jul 2015 19,268 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 19,122 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 19,122 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

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)

Pass 19 May 2012 18,943 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 18,071 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 18,067 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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FGV 372L is a 1973 Volkswagen Camper in Orange with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FGV 372L, 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 FGV 372L registered?

FGV 372L is a 1973 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 1 August 1973.

Is FGV 372L safe to buy?

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