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1974 Volkswagen Camper

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

42,797 mi
Last recorded42,797 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2017
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Camper51,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPDF 578M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2017 42,797 miles

Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated rubber mounting (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front axle beam section corroded.

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear tyre perished.

front cross-member corroded.

Fail 13 Jun 2017 42,797 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated rubber mounting (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front axle beam section corroded.

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear tyre perished.

front cross-member corroded.

n/s & o/s rear drive shaft outer boot very deteriorated.

Pass 24 May 2016 41,168 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 41,168 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 41,119 miles

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

near side rear view mirror missing

Fail 19 Jun 2015 41,116 miles

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

near side rear view mirror missing

Pass 19 May 2014 41,208 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 41,062 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 May 2013 40,990 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 40,976 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 40,862 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 40,360 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 39,790 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 39,427 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 37,058 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 34,962 miles

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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PDF 578M is a 1974 Volkswagen Camper in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1974 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 51,948 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 PDF 578M, 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 52 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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PDF 578M is a 1974 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 1 April 1974.

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