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KVW 196N

1975 Volkswagen Type 2 Camper

Green Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

81,381 mi
Last recorded81,381 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2018
Typical for 1975 Volkswagen Type 2 Camper72,552 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKVW 196N
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 2 Camper
Year1975
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc
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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2018 81,381 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 79,121 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front - outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 May 2017 79,116 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2016 77,764 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 77,755 miles

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

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 76,403 miles

both headlamps deteriorated

engine oil leak

Pass 7 Jul 2014 74,528 miles

Both front upper suspension arm ball joints covers split and leaking grease but preventing the ingress of dirt

Both front upper suspension arm inner ball joints or bushes have slight play

Both rear tyre valve stems perished close to excessive

Brake application uneven

Slight play in all steering and tracking ball joints

Track rod boots splitting

Pass 18 Jun 2013 73,606 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 73,605 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2012 72,552 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 14 Jul 2012 72,552 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 70,234 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 67,609 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 66,876 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Offside Outer Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 85,863 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 85,863 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a loose flange bolt (2.4.G.4c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s n/s front bearings not checked brakes binding

Pass 25 May 2006 62,654 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Type 2 Camper?

Based on 1,526 MOT tests across 117 vehicles.

68.0%
Pass Rate
1,055
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
117
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 122
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 94
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 71
position lamp(s) not working 60
Stop lamp not working 54
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KVW 196N is a 1975 Volkswagen Type 2 Camper in Green with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1975 Volkswagen Type 2 Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 72,552 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Type 2 Camper fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 122 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KVW 196N, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Type 2 Camper typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 51 years old, this Volkswagen Type 2 Camper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KVW 196N registered?

KVW 196N is a 1975 Volkswagen Type 2 Camper, first registered on 31 December 1975.

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The MOT history for KVW 196N shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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