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KHY 681L

1973 Volkswagen Camper

White Petrol 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2019
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

87,606 mi
Last recorded87,606 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2018
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Camper55,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKHY 681L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2018 87,606 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 87,606 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2017 86,633 miles

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

Rear both tyres worn on inner edge

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

chassis welded several plces coverd in thick paint

Fail 8 Oct 2014 86,621 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 85,933 miles

Oil leak

airbox not connected

general underbody corrosion

ns sill holed but not in prescribed area

osand ns step areas holed but not in prescribed areas

Fail 21 Aug 2013 85,929 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

airbox not connected

general underbody corrosion

ns sill holed but not in prescribed area and not affecting strength

os and ns step areas holed but not in prescibed areas

Pass 2 Aug 2012 83,114 miles

underbody corrosion

Fail 17 Jul 2012 83,114 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 78,551 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 11 Jul 2011 78,548 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Battery insecure

underbody corrosion,floor pan corrosion

Pass 8 Jul 2010 73,845 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 73,628 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 73,628 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 73,603 miles

General corrosion of under floor panels & offside sill section.

This vehicle has had extensive welding repairs carried out previously.Condition satisfactory at time of testing.

Fail 12 Jun 2008 73,586 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

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

Nearside Outer Rear Torsion bar attachment bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.E.4c)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Torsion bar attachment bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.E.4c)

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

General corrosion of under floor panels & offside sill section.

This vehicle has had extensive welding repairs carried out previously.

Pass 23 Feb 2007 72,309 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Fail 22 Feb 2007 72,309 miles

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 69,078 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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KHY 681L is a 1973 Volkswagen Camper in White with a 1,582cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 KHY 681L, 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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KHY 681L is a 1973 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 12 January 1973.

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