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FVL 155M

1973 Volkswagen Camper

Blue Petrol 1641cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

42,056 mi
Last recorded42,056 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2017
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Camper55,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFVL 155M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,641cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2017 42,056 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 42,056 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 33,705 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 33,701 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 23,420 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 23,420 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 12,805 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 10,781 miles

both rear wheel bearings slight play

front to rear brake pipe getting rusty

rear suspension getting rusty

Fail 13 Aug 2012 10,751 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure 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)

both rear rear bearings slight play

front to rear brake pipe getting rusty

n/s/f inner sill getting rusty

n/s/r inner sill getting rusty

rear suspension getting rusty

Pass 26 Aug 2011 9,378 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 21 Sep 2010 7,748 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 7,748 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 5,641 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 4,385 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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FVL 155M is a 1973 Volkswagen Camper in Blue with a 1,641cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 FVL 155M, 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 FVL 155M registered?

FVL 155M is a 1973 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 31 December 1973.

Is FVL 155M safe to buy?

The MOT history for FVL 155M shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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