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KHG 452T

1978 Volkswagen Camper Van

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

94,875 mi
Last recorded94,875 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2019
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Camper Van53,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKHG 452T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper Van
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2019 94,875 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 94,875 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 94,777 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 94,777 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

o/s and n/s handbrake outer cables split at rear

Pass 5 Jun 2017 93,843 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 93,843 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 25 May 2016 93,008 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 93,008 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 92,114 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 91,829 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 91,262 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 91,262 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 89,560 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 88,638 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

rear outer c/v boots split

Pass 8 Nov 2007 87,141 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 87,141 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

rear drive shaft c/v joint covers split

small nail in n/s/f tyre tread

Pass 20 Sep 2006 84,309 miles

EXTENSIVE PATCHED BODY CORROSION

N/S DOOR MIRROR MISSING

N/S WIPER BLADE STARTING TO DETERIORATE

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

REAR DRIVE SHAFT C/V BOOTS SPLIT

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Camper Van?

Based on 20,778 MOT tests across 1,413 vehicles.

68.6%
Pass Rate
1,173
Miles/Year
61
Year Lifespan
1,413
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,322
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 857
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 815
Stop lamp not working 626
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 558
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KHG 452T is a 1978 Volkswagen Camper Van in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1978 Volkswagen Camper Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 53,480 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Camper Van fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 1,322 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KHG 452T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Camper Van typically stays on UK roads for around 61 years. At 48 years old, this Volkswagen Camper Van is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was KHG 452T registered?

KHG 452T is a 1978 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 1 August 1978.

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