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GIL 8374

1978 Volkswagen Camper

Yellow Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

29,927 mi
Last recorded29,927 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2020
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Camper46,703 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGIL 8374
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2020 29,927 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 29,068 miles

park brake imbalance but met the legal criteria n/s90 kgf, o/s 319kgf

Pass 17 Aug 2016 28,260 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 132,915 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2015 26,703 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 26,349 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 26,349 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2012 25,542 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 23,699 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 23,699 miles

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

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

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)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear brake imbalance

Pass 31 Aug 2010 22,801 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 22,800 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 21,823 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 2 Sep 2009 21,823 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 19,773 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 19,773 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 18,104 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 18,104 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

advise vehicle has been heavily waxoiled

Pass 13 Feb 2006 16,050 miles

Nearside front lower ball joint boot not secure

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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GIL 8374 is a 1978 Volkswagen Camper in Yellow with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 1978 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 46,703 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 GIL 8374, 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 48 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GIL 8374 registered?

GIL 8374 is a 1978 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 20 October 1978.

Is GIL 8374 safe to buy?

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