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HPN 490L

1973 Volkswagen Camper

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2024
Tests33 (17 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate51.5%

Mileage

68,706 mi
Last recorded68,706 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2024
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Camper55,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHPN 490L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

17 pass 16 fail
Fail 1 Jul 2024 68,706 miles

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Engine mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting engine mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Steering box mounting (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 66,978 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2023 66,978 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 65,033 miles

Nearside Front foot step corroded (non structural)

Fail 14 Jul 2022 65,033 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front foot step corroded (non structural)

Pass 15 Jul 2021 63,160 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2021 63,160 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 60,799 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2020 60,798 miles

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded near steering box (2.1.2 (e) (i))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 58,969 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 58,965 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 57,581 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 56,318 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 56,316 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded under wheel arch (5.2.6)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 53,064 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2015 53,061 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 51,347 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 18 Feb 2014 51,345 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 49,638 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 49,637 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 49,524 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 49,524 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 47,994 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 47,994 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 47,719 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 46,654 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 46,652 miles

Front Torsion bar deteriorated by corrosion so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.E.1b)

Nearside Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Feb 2008 44,471 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 44,469 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2007 43,410 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 43,410 miles

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

nsf crossmember corroded †nsf lower swivell boot split

Pass 22 Feb 2006 42,040 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 72,040 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring 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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HPN 490L is a 1973 Volkswagen Camper in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.5%.

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 HPN 490L, 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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HPN 490L is a 1973 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 15 March 1973.

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