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HKP 816L

1973 Volkswagen Camper

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

39,679 mi
Last recorded39,679 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2017
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Camper55,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHKP 816L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2017 39,679 miles

front wipers a little slow

slight play in rear wheel bearings

various corrosion holes but not structual

Fail 8 Jun 2017 39,679 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

front wipers a little slow

slight play in rear wheel bearings

various corrosion holes but not structual

Pass 15 Jun 2016 38,740 miles

nearside front and both rear wheel bearings have slight play

various corrosion but not in prescribed areas

Pass 15 Jun 2015 37,758 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 37,128 miles

Centre Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Jun 2014 37,125 miles

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

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

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Centre Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jun 2013 36,562 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

all brake pipes coverd

Fail 11 Jun 2013 36,552 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

all brake pipes coverd

Pass 16 May 2012 34,354 miles

center steering joint has play in it

Pass 25 May 2011 30,699 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

corrosion various underbody sections outside prescribed areas

front draglink front balljoint dry of grease dust cover split

nearside rear outer cv boot split

play in centre steering idler front

Fail 24 May 2011 30,696 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

corrosion various underbody sections outside prescribed areas

front draglink front balljoint dry of grease dust cover split

nearside rear outer cv boot split

play in centre steering idler front

Pass 9 Jun 2010 28,653 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/r, drive shaft, boot deteriorated, 1 bolt broken

o/s/f brake disc slightly pitted

Fail 9 Jun 2010 28,651 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Slight brake bind , n/s/r

n/s/r, drive shaft, boot deteriorated, 1 bolt broken

o/s/f brake disc slightly pitted

Pass 2 Jul 2009 26,939 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2009 26,939 miles

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

Centre Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jul 2008 26,639 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 26,265 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 25,230 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight corrosion on n/s/f beam

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 816L is a 1973 Volkswagen Camper in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 HKP 816L, 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 816L is a 1973 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 1 April 1973.

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