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PUT 539M

1974 Volkswagen Camper

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

62,568 mi
Last recorded62,568 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2017
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Camper51,948 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPUT 539M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2017 62,568 miles

front inner body panels corroded outside the criteria

Fail 7 Aug 2017 62,561 miles

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

front inner body panels corroded outside the criteria

Pass 19 Aug 2016 61,897 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2016 61,839 miles

Centre Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings crossmember (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer 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 Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2015 57,568 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 57,457 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 56,280 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2012 56,178 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2012 56,173 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Aug 2011 53,741 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 51,702 miles

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both front discs slightly worn

Pass 15 Aug 2009 48,015 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 10 Aug 2009 48,015 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Battery insecure

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Some brake pedal travel.

Fail 31 Jul 2008 45,073 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 45,073 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 42,703 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 39,743 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 39,743 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Jul 2005 37,745 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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PUT 539M is a 1974 Volkswagen Camper in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 PUT 539M, 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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PUT 539M is a 1974 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 1 April 1974.

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