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MFL 263H

1970 Volkswagen Camper Van

Beige Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

93,120 mi
Last recorded93,120 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2017
Typical for 1970 Volkswagen Camper Van49,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMFL 263H
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper Van
Year1970
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2017 93,120 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2017 93,081 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing Torsion bar upper and lower (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outrigger/arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion arch area (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2016 90,946 miles

Centre Front Steering balljoint worn

Centre Front Steering box has slight play

Nearside Front king pin play

Offside Front King pin play

Fail 29 Jul 2015 90,939 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both king pins have slight play

steering box has slight play

Pass 29 Jul 2015 90,939 miles

both king pins have slight play

steering box has slight play

Pass 4 Mar 2014 90,028 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 90,028 miles

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

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

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

Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 87,071 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 18 Mar 2013 87,071 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 85,127 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

corrosion to centre floor o/s and n/s

vehicle very low

Pass 5 Feb 2011 85,127 miles

slight corrosion to o/s and n/s floors out of any areas

Pass 1 Feb 2010 82,961 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 82,957 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 77,707 miles

main beam tell tale inoperative

n/s rear inner cv gaiter split

passenger side front seat belt extended

Fail 2 Dec 2008 77,649 miles

Nearside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

main beam tell tale inoperative

n/s rear inner cv gaiter split

passenger side front seat belt extended

Pass 27 Nov 2007 72,573 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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MFL 263H is a 1970 Volkswagen Camper Van in Beige with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1970 Volkswagen Camper Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 49,503 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 Van fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 1,322 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MFL 263H, 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 56 years old, this Volkswagen Camper Van is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MFL 263H registered?

MFL 263H is a 1970 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 1 January 1970.

Is MFL 263H safe to buy?

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