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FWS 54M

1974 Volkswagen Camper

Green Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2018
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

33,793 mi
Last recorded33,793 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2017
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Camper51,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFWS 54M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2017 33,793 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 31,452 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 13,920 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 5,785 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 5,785 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 96,545 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

corrosion to N/S front box section

slight play in front kingpins

slight play in steering pivot

Fail 16 Aug 2013 96,545 miles

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

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

corrosion to N/S front box section

slight play in front kingpins

slight play in steering pivot

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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FWS 54M is a 1974 Volkswagen Camper in Green with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1974 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 51,948 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 FWS 54M, 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 52 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FWS 54M registered?

FWS 54M is a 1974 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 31 December 1974.

Is FWS 54M safe to buy?

The MOT history for FWS 54M shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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