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HKT 523L

1973 Volkswagen Camper

Yellow Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2019
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

97,937 mi
Last recorded97,937 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2018
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Camper55,762 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHKT 523L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2018 97,937 miles

Body has slight corrosion under side of vehicle (6.1.B.2)

Fail 13 Apr 2018 97,937 miles

Body has slight corrosion under side of vehicle (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 97,642 miles

near side rear tyre cracking on side wall

Fail 18 Aug 2016 97,624 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

near side rear tyre cracking on side wall

Pass 24 May 2014 96,714 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 96,114 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brakes slightly binding

Fail 23 May 2012 96,056 miles

Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 28 May 2011 94,197 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

patches of corrosion too all areas/most areas coverd in underbody sealer

Fail 25 May 2011 94,179 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Centre Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

patches of corrosion too all areas/most areas coverd in underbody sealer

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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HKT 523L is a 1973 Volkswagen Camper in Yellow with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 HKT 523L, 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 HKT 523L registered?

HKT 523L is a 1973 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 17 April 1973.

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