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NPM 736M

1973 Volkswagen Camper Van

Beige Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2018
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

42,755 mi
Last recorded42,755 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2017
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Camper Van50,024 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNPM 736M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper Van
Year1973
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 15 Jul 2017 42,755 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 40,512 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 39,554 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 36,777 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jul 2013 35,391 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jul 2012 33,692 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 32,372 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 309,108 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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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NPM 736M is a 1973 Volkswagen Camper Van in Beige with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 NPM 736M, 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

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What year was NPM 736M registered?

NPM 736M is a 1973 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 11 September 1973.

Is NPM 736M safe to buy?

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