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HKP 809L

1973 Volkswagen Camper

Cream Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2020
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

91,615 mi
Last recorded91,615 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2019
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Camper55,762 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHKP 809L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1973
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2019 91,615 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2019 109,951 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting front panel on either side of the chassis leg (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering front panel on either side of the chassis leg and with in 30 cm of the steering box mounting (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2018 91,189 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2018 91,188 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear of wheel inner wheel arch around body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear of wheel inner wheel arch around body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft likely to become detached outer bolts all loose (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jul 2016 90,505 miles

Nearside Front Inner small hole in front valance

Fail 29 Jun 2016 90,505 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp bulb in wrong way around (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp bulb in wrong (1.2.1f)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Inner small hole in front valance

Pass 29 Jun 2015 69,971 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 69,971 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 89,890 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2013 109,651 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 88,717 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

both rear driveshafts all c.v.boots perishing

Pass 6 Dec 2011 88,717 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

both rear driveshafts all c.v.boots perishing

Pass 29 Oct 2010 88,250 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 88,249 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Fail 29 Oct 2009 87,459 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 87,459 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Jun 2008 86,256 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 86,243 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.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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HKP 809L is a 1973 Volkswagen Camper in Cream with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 HKP 809L, 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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HKP 809L is a 1973 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 16 March 1973.

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