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HKN 344L

1978 Volkswagen Camper

Green Petrol 1641cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

32,934 mi
Last recorded32,934 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Camper46,703 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHKN 344L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,641cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 32,934 miles

O/S Rear lamp slightly discoloured

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 32,588 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 31,619 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 26,859 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 26,756 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 26,503 miles

VIN numberonly just elegable

Fail 1 Oct 2015 26,501 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

VIN numberonly just elegable

Pass 2 Oct 2014 85,581 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 85,581 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2013 85,581 miles

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 85,575 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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HKN 344L is a 1978 Volkswagen Camper in Green with a 1,641cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 HKN 344L, 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 HKN 344L registered?

HKN 344L is a 1978 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 1 March 1978.

Is HKN 344L safe to buy?

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