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KJO 544S

1978 Volkswagen Camper

Orange Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

32,638 mi
Last recorded32,638 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2007
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Camper46,703 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJO 544S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1978
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2007 32,638 miles

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 15 Nov 2007 32,596 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm seriously weakened by corrosion (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm seriously weakened by corrosion (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm seriously weakened by corrosion (2.4.G.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 29,216 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 29,216 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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KJO 544S is a 1978 Volkswagen Camper in Orange with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1978 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 46,703 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 KJO 544S, 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 48 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was KJO 544S registered?

KJO 544S is a 1978 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 23 March 1978.

Is KJO 544S safe to buy?

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