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PPF 205L

1973 Volkswagen Camper Van

White Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

50,332 mi
Last recorded50,332 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2017
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Camper Van50,024 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPPF 205L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper Van
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2017 50,332 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear suspension mounting point corroded

all four jacking points corroded

Fail 19 Oct 2017 50,332 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all four jacking points corroded

offside rear suspension mounting point corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2016 50,324 miles

Offside Front cross member corroded

Fail 18 Oct 2016 50,324 miles

Brake pressure build up too slow (3.3.E.6)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside front cross member corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2015 49,594 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

all jacking points corroded and weak

Pass 24 Oct 2014 49,299 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

front wheel arches corroded

offside front and offside rear jacking points badly corroded

Fail 14 Oct 2014 49,299 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

front wheel arches corroded

offside front and offside rear jacking points badly corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2013 48,524 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 47,767 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 46,767 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front to rear metal brake pipe corroded

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 23 Sep 2010 46,191 miles

Centre Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

front suspension cross tube corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2009 45,772 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

no front passanger seat fitted

o/s rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2008 45,371 miles

o/s and n/s/f metal brake pipes corroded

slight wear in n/s/f top and bottom swivels

slight wear in o/s/f lower swivel

Fail 16 Sep 2008 45,371 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

o/s and n/s/f metal brake pipes corroded

slight wear in n/s/f top and bottom swivels

slight wear in o/s/f lower swivel

Pass 18 Sep 2007 44,138 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 44,312 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

rust hole in floor rear part away from any main mounting

Pass 18 Sep 2006 43,045 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 43,045 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Pass 13 Sep 2005 41,569 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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PPF 205L is a 1973 Volkswagen Camper Van in White with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PPF 205L, 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.

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PPF 205L is a 1973 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 26 March 1973.

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