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FRD 806L

1973 Volkswagen Camper Van

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

30,115 mi
Last recorded30,115 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2019
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Camper Van50,024 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFRD 806L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper Van
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2019 30,115 miles

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 6 Mar 2018 26,163 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 14 Mar 2017 22,927 miles

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 8 Mar 2016 19,266 miles

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 7 Apr 2015 16,751 miles

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 3 Apr 2014 13,838 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2013 8,015 miles

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 28 Mar 2012 5,670 miles

unable to fully inspect due to covers and sheilds

Pass 7 Apr 2011 1,690 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 1,690 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 98,235 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 92,126 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 92,126 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Fail 2 Apr 2008 87,006 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 87,006 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 84,331 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 80,546 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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FRD 806L is a 1973 Volkswagen Camper Van in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 1973 Volkswagen Camper Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 50,024 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 FRD 806L, 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 53 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 FRD 806L registered?

FRD 806L is a 1973 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 1 January 1973.

Is FRD 806L safe to buy?

The MOT history for FRD 806L shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FRD 806L have outstanding finance?

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