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FHG 473S

1978 Volkswagen Camper Van

Yellow Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2024
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

29,627 mi
Last recorded29,627 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2023
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Camper Van53,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFHG 473S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper Van
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2023 29,627 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Speedometer not sufficiently illuminated (7.8 (c) (i))

all brake pipes covered in paint

Fail 28 Jun 2023 29,627 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Speedometer not sufficiently illuminated (7.8 (c) (i))

all brake pipes covered in paint

Pass 30 Jun 2022 29,577 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2022 29,576 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not reaching screen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 29,561 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2018 29,554 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

headlamp tell tale light is generally green and main beam blue, only blue light comes on dim then bright?

Pass 23 Jun 2009 29,479 miles

rear fog lamp not working

Fail 22 Jun 2009 29,479 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

rear fog lamp not working

Pass 15 Jul 2008 29,421 miles

both outer sills corroded

floor pan generally corroded

n/s/r wheel arch starting to corrode

Fail 11 Jul 2008 29,421 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

both outer sills corroded

floor pan generally corroded

n/s/r wheel arch starting to corrode

Pass 25 Jun 2007 29,298 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 29,298 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

front torsion tube has been welded

n/s/f inner wheel arch welded from inside vehicle

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

slight play in intermediate steering drop arm

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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FHG 473S is a 1978 Volkswagen Camper Van in Yellow with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1978 Volkswagen Camper Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 53,480 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 Van fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 1,322 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FHG 473S, 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 48 years old, this Volkswagen Camper Van is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FHG 473S registered?

FHG 473S is a 1978 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 17 April 1978.

Is FHG 473S safe to buy?

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