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HKB 781N

1974 Volkswagen Camper

Orange Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2024
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

82,567 mi
Last recorded82,567 miles
Recorded on5 May 2023
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Camper51,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHKB 781N
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1974
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 May 2023 82,567 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 81,301 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2021 81,295 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength valance (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength valance (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2018 76,214 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 76,188 miles

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

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

Pass 18 May 2017 75,259 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 75,259 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure fuse box (1.9.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 May 2016 74,296 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 6 May 2016 74,296 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 27 Apr 2016 74,250 miles

Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp BOTH (1.7.5c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp BOTH (1.1.A.3f)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings CENTRE OF VEHICLE TOWARDS THE FRONT ( YELLOW MARKED) (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 73,817 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

floor at front under carpet corroded/holed

middle cross memeber corroded badly

nearside headlamp on limit and pattern poor

nearside rear cv gaitor small hole

nearside step under side not welded right

nearside wiper blade split at end and judders across screen

rear chassic by bumper mounting corroded both sides

steering idler abit of play

under side of vehicle in places not welded right and starting to corrode up

Fail 14 Jul 2014 73,817 miles

Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

middle cross memeber corroded badly

nearside headlamp on limit and pattern poor

nearside rear cv gaitor small hole

nearside step under side not welded right

nearside wiper blade split at end and judders across screen

rear chassic by bumper mounting corroded both sides

steering idler abit of play

under side of vehicle in places not welded right and starting to corrode up

Pass 24 Jul 2013 72,406 miles

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

nearside chassic cross memeber corroded by brake load valve

nearside rear chassic at end by bumper mounting

servodust cover split

some of body repairs not welded right

wiper blades smearing screen

Fail 20 May 2013 72,406 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

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

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

both front flexy one of two clips missing but not loose ?

chassic corroded by load valve

clutch pedal rubber missing

drive shaft one pin missing offside outer

nearside front wiper blade judders across screen

nearside rear chassic at end corroded

oil leaking on to exhaust

servo dust cover split

some body repairs not welded right

Fail 3 May 2013 72,384 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

clutch pedal anti slip missing

Pass 12 Apr 2012 71,563 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 10 Apr 2012 71,553 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure 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)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

damp around n/s/r back plate

Pass 24 Jan 2011 67,823 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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HKB 781N is a 1974 Volkswagen Camper in Orange with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 HKB 781N, 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.

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HKB 781N is a 1974 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 31 December 1974.

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