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PKA 271M

1974 Volkswagen Camper

Red Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

7,782 mi
Last recorded7,782 miles
Recorded on26 May 2017
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Camper51,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPKA 271M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2017 7,782 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 7,761 miles

Ball joint has excessive play steering arm rear (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 26 May 2015 68,730 miles
Pass 30 May 2014
Fail 28 May 2014 6,630 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2013 4,912 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 4,408 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 4,408 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Pass 11 May 2011 2,804 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 24 May 2010 2,086 miles

Battery insecure

Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 21 May 2010 2,086 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Battery insecure

Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Oct 2006 20,375 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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PKA 271M is a 1974 Volkswagen Camper in Red with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PKA 271M, 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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What year was PKA 271M registered?

PKA 271M is a 1974 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 6 March 1974.

Is PKA 271M safe to buy?

The MOT history for PKA 271M shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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