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LHT 188L

1973 Volkswagen Camper

White Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

24,348 mi
Last recorded24,348 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2017
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Camper55,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLHT 188L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2017 24,348 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Steering damper has slight play in bush

Fail 24 Apr 2017 24,346 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Steering damper has slight play in bush

Pass 25 May 2016 19,710 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre has nail in tread

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Slight oil leak

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

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

Fail 23 May 2016 19,696 miles

Centre Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering arm (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre has nail in tread

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Slight oil leak

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 13,985 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 13,983 miles

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

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 85,874 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 7 Mar 2014 85,836 miles

Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2012 2,449 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Dec 2012 2,449 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 232 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both sides rear outer driveshaft gaiters split.slight pitting/dewterioration to both front brake discs.

Pass 20 Oct 2010 99,291 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 99,291 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

front brake discs are pitted slightly

under front wheel arches corroded

vehicle heavly undersealed and corroded slightly

Pass 16 Oct 2009 99,012 miles

front brake discs are pitted

front brake imbalance just within limits advise front brake inspection to be carryed out

n/s/r cv gaitor leaking

Pass 14 Oct 2008 98,149 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 98,149 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/r driveshaft boot split

Pass 29 Jun 2007 97,861 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 96,715 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 96,711 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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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LHT 188L is a 1973 Volkswagen Camper in White with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 LHT 188L, 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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LHT 188L is a 1973 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 1 February 1973.

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