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PUF 212M

1974 Volkswagen Type 2 Camper

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

101,488 mi
Last recorded101,488 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2018
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPUF 212M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 2 Camper
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2018 101,488 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity lamp interacting (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity lamp interacting (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 96,593 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 30 Jun 2017 96,580 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired WELD NOT CONTINUOUS (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Apr 2016 90,637 miles

Front Steering arm has slight play

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 8,391 miles

steering arm bolt fouling hand brake cable

Fail 5 Jun 2014 8,391 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Inner Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside Outer Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Inner 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 Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Engine compartment cover hindge missing

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

steering arm bolt fouling hand brake cable

Pass 9 Aug 2012 7,100 miles

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 8 Aug 2012 7,100 miles

Centre Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

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

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 3 Aug 2012 7,100 miles

Centre Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2011 5,798 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 26 May 2010 5,798 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 4,314 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 3,369 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Type 2 Camper?

Based on 1,526 MOT tests across 117 vehicles.

68.0%
Pass Rate
1,055
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
117
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 122
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 94
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 71
position lamp(s) not working 60
Stop lamp not working 54
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PUF 212M is a 1974 Volkswagen Type 2 Camper in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Type 2 Camper fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 122 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PUF 212M, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Type 2 Camper typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 52 years old, this Volkswagen Type 2 Camper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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PUF 212M is a 1974 Volkswagen Type 2 Camper, first registered on 8 April 1974.

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