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HKT 538L

1973 Volkswagen Camper

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

48,450 mi
Last recorded48,450 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2018
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Camper55,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHKT 538L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2018 48,450 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 47,069 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

various corrosion

Fail 15 Jul 2017 47,041 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Rear registration plate insecure and broken in half (6.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

o/s rear chassis corroded around engine mount

various corrosion but not in prescribed areas

Pass 4 Feb 2016 44,018 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 40,291 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 34,881 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 38,479 miles

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 31,519 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 28,026 miles

o/s/r d/shaft gaiter split

Fail 2 Jun 2011 28,025 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

o/s/r d/shaft gaiter split

Pass 7 Jun 2010 21,183 miles

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

exhaust tail pipe corroded

Pass 22 May 2008 17,858 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 17,812 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 15,684 miles

has been heaverly platted

Pass 28 Apr 2006 8,263 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 20 Apr 2006 8,217 miles

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

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

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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 538L is a 1973 Volkswagen Camper in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 HKT 538L, 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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HKT 538L is a 1973 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 18 April 1973.

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