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HDP 445L

1973 Volkswagen Camper

Green Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

24,870 mi
Last recorded24,870 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2017
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Camper55,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHDP 445L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2017 24,870 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 23,765 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 23,765 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 21,536 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 20,833 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 20,833 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 19,470 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 19,229 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 19,229 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 19,176 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside rear brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

offside front outrigger corroded

offside rear brake hose ferrule slightly corroded

offside rear outrigger corroded

Fail 3 Sep 2008 19,176 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside rear brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

offside front outrigger corroded

offside rear brake hose ferrule slightly corroded

offside rear outrigger corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2007 18,546 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s front outrigger corroded

n/s rear brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

o/s rear brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

o/s rear outrigger corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2006 17,940 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 17,940 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery tray corroding

Centre body mounting rails corroding

Nearside rear chassis rail corroded

Nearside rear inner wheel arch corroding

Offside front inner wheel arch corroding

Offside outer sill corroding

Offside rear chassis rail corroded by engine mounting

Offside rear inner wheel arch corroded

Offside rear light lens fading

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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HDP 445L is a 1973 Volkswagen Camper in Green with a 2,000cc 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 HDP 445L, 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 HDP 445L registered?

HDP 445L is a 1973 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 12 January 1973.

Is HDP 445L safe to buy?

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