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HRD 485L

1973 Volkswagen Camper

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,812 mi
Last recorded70,812 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Camper55,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHRD 485L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 70,812 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 69,726 miles

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering pin bush (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 68,677 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 66,597 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 65,608 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 64,892 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 64,288 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2018 63,675 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 62,557 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 62,545 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 61,127 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 11 May 2015 60,385 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 60,385 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 60,242 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 59,364 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 59,364 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 58,128 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 May 2010 57,519 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 57,517 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s front tyre has perishing around outer tyre tread

Pass 14 Aug 2008 54,912 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 54,911 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2007 54,192 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 54,192 miles

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

Nearside Front Drag link end seriously misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 53,310 miles

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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HRD 485L is a 1973 Volkswagen Camper in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HRD 485L, 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 HRD 485L registered?

HRD 485L is a 1973 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 23 February 1973.

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