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PUC 560R

1978 Volkswagen Camper

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2021
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

160,499 mi
Last recorded160,499 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2020
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Camper46,703 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPUC 560R
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2020 160,499 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2020 160,495 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded steering box (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 159,954 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2018 159,954 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached shock absorber bush worn to excess (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low reading (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached shock absorber bush worn (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2016 159,440 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 159,440 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 158,720 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 156,712 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside headlamp reflector corroding

Pass 31 Jan 2014 157,500 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2014 157,500 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Nov 2013 157,476 miles

Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 151,528 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 151,528 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 148,605 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 148,601 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Oct 2010 148,588 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 144,192 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 144,192 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 132,092 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 128,747 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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PUC 560R is a 1978 Volkswagen Camper in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1978 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 46,703 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 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 7,879 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PUC 560R, 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 48 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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PUC 560R is a 1978 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 1 June 1978.

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