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LOU 589L

1973 Volkswagen Camper Van

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

71,447 mi
Last recorded71,447 miles
Recorded on10 May 2023
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Camper Van50,024 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLOU 589L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper Van
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 May 2023 71,447 miles
Fail 9 May 2023 71,445 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 May 2021 68,802 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 67,651 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 65,713 miles

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill adjacent to rear jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 65,083 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 31 Aug 2016 65,083 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jul 2015 63,177 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 61,548 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 58,560 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 58,028 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 54,898 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 52,906 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 52,466 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 51,174 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 51,174 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 12 May 2007 49,480 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Camper Van?

Based on 20,778 MOT tests across 1,413 vehicles.

68.6%
Pass Rate
1,173
Miles/Year
61
Year Lifespan
1,413
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,322
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 857
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 815
Stop lamp not working 626
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 558
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LOU 589L is a 1973 Volkswagen Camper Van in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 1973 Volkswagen Camper Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 50,024 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Camper Van fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 1,322 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LOU 589L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Camper Van typically stays on UK roads for around 61 years. At 53 years old, this Volkswagen Camper Van is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LOU 589L?

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What year was LOU 589L registered?

LOU 589L is a 1973 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 1 March 1973.

Is LOU 589L safe to buy?

The MOT history for LOU 589L shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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