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GEL 436L

1973 Volkswagen Camper

Yellow Petrol 1668cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2015
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

49,184 mi
Last recorded49,184 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2014
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Camper55,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGEL 436L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,668cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2014 49,184 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 49,184 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 49,193 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2013 49,183 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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)

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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GEL 436L is a 1973 Volkswagen Camper in Yellow with a 1,668cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 GEL 436L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GEL 436L registered?

GEL 436L is a 1973 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 31 December 1973.

Is GEL 436L safe to buy?

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