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PBW 172T

1978 Volkswagen Camper Van

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2014
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

95,679 mi
Last recorded95,679 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2013
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Camper Van53,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPBW 172T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper Van
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2013 95,679 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 95,679 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 93,401 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 93,058 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 92,768 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 91,920 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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PBW 172T is a 1978 Volkswagen Camper Van in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1978 Volkswagen Camper Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 53,480 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 PBW 172T, 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 48 years old, this Volkswagen Camper Van is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of PBW 172T?

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What year was PBW 172T registered?

PBW 172T is a 1978 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 23 October 1978.

Is PBW 172T safe to buy?

The MOT history for PBW 172T shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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