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MEY 226H

1970 Volkswagen Camper

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

43,904 mi
Last recorded43,904 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2021
Typical for 1970 Volkswagen Camper45,256 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMEY 226H
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2021 43,904 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 42,826 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

all under floor plates badly corroded

both front steps corroded badly

rear inner quarters badly corroded

rear panel badly corded

Pass 15 Sep 2015 42,682 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner step (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

covers obscuring underside of vehicle

Fail 10 Sep 2015 42,860 miles

Centre Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner step (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

covers obscuring underside of vehicle

Pass 3 Sep 2013 42,336 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 40,854 miles

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

corrosion under body belly pans

Pass 22 Jul 2011 37,131 miles

corrosion to belly pans

Fail 16 Jul 2010 35,386 miles

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

corrosion nearside belly pan

corrosion offside door step

corrosion offside outrigger

play in top steering column mount

slight play in centre steering quadrant

Pass 16 Jul 2010 35,386 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

corrosion nearside belly pan

corrosion offside door step

corrosion offside outrigger

play in top steering column mount

slight play in centre steering quadrant

Pass 30 Jul 2009 34,927 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 34,927 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

corrosion in nearside front jacking point

Pass 11 Jul 2008 31,229 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 27,367 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 23,425 miles

oil leak

steering joint dust cover split/missing

Fail 4 Jul 2006 23,423 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

ADVISE Corrosion (but outside prescribed areas) to o/s front floor to sill area + n/s rear outer sill area

oil leak

steering joint dust cover split/missing

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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MEY 226H is a 1970 Volkswagen Camper in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1970 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 45,256 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 MEY 226H, 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 56 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MEY 226H is a 1970 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 8 June 1970.

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