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MMY 304L

1973 Volkswagen Type 2 Camper

White Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2023
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

59,647 mi
Last recorded59,647 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2022
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Type 2 Camper61,891 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMMY 304L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 2 Camper
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2022 59,647 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 56,549 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 55,552 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 54,334 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 51,780 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 49,865 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 47,761 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 46,731 miles

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

o/s and n/s rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

o/s inner track rod end boot cracking badly

o/s/r inner and outer driveshaft boots cracking badly

slight corrosion on front brake discs

Pass 2 Jul 2013 44,736 miles

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

o/s and n/s rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

o/s/r driveshaft boots cracking badly

slight front brake disc corrosion

Pass 25 Jun 2012 42,881 miles

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

slight brake disc corrosion

various ball joint gaiters getting weak

Pass 30 Jun 2011 41,089 miles

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

o/s/r driveshaft boots cracking badly

Fail 6 Jul 2010 38,627 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front shock absorber lower rubber bushes misaligned

rear driveshaft offside outer cv boot perrished

Pass 6 Jul 2010 38,627 miles

both front shock absorber lower rubber bushes misaligned

rear driveshaft offside outer cv boot perrished

Pass 8 Jul 2009 38,465 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 38,092 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 37,744 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 36,765 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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MMY 304L is a 1973 Volkswagen Type 2 Camper in White with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

Across all 1973 Volkswagen Type 2 Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 61,891 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 MMY 304L, 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 53 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 MMY 304L registered?

MMY 304L is a 1973 Volkswagen Type 2 Camper, first registered on 19 February 1973.

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