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KUD 892S

1978 Volkswagen Camper

Beige Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

3,539 mi
Last recorded3,539 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2015
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Camper46,703 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKUD 892S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1978
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2015 3,539 miles

front brake pipes and hose ferrules corroding

front suspension beam corroding

n/s/f shock absorber lower mounting bush worn,splitting

n/s/r drive shaft outer gaiter split

rear brake hose ferrules corroding

Fail 22 Sep 2015 3,539 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake pipes and hose ferrules corroding

front suspension beam corroding

n/s/f shock absorber lower mounting bush worn,splitting

n/s/r drive shaft outer gaiter split

rear brake hose ferrules corroding

Pass 9 Jun 2014 3,501 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 34,971 miles

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

N/S/F Shock lower mounting rubber is split

N/S/R Outer drive shaft gaiter split

Pass 25 Jun 2013 2,610 miles

n/s/f shock absorber lower bush split

n/s/r driveshaft gaiter split

o/s parking brake effort low

only n/s/f passenger seat fitted at time of test

Pass 6 Oct 2011 2,417 miles

nearside driveshaft gaiter split

Pass 5 Oct 2010 1,216 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 99,992 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 99,992 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 99,973 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 98,926 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 98,926 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Aug 2007 98,155 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2007 98,155 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2006 97,457 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 97,456 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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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KUD 892S is a 1978 Volkswagen Camper in Beige with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 KUD 892S, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KUD 892S registered?

KUD 892S is a 1978 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 1 April 1978.

Is KUD 892S safe to buy?

The MOT history for KUD 892S shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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