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SAV 162M

1974 Volkswagen Camper

Yellow Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

18,934 mi
Last recorded18,934 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2019
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Camper51,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSAV 162M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1974
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 22 Mar 2019 18,934 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

wheel arches corroded.

Pass 15 Aug 2017 18,117 miles

Front wheel arches corroded.

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 17,589 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 16,689 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 16,682 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 15,893 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 15,893 miles

Inner Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 14,537 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 13,185 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 11,871 miles

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

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

slight play in steering arm to steering box

Fail 30 Jun 2011 11,871 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f indicator flashing white

o/s/f wheel bearing has slight play

slight play in steering arm to steering box

slight play in steering idler arm

Pass 4 May 2010 9,561 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Apr 2010 9,555 miles

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

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 7,321 miles

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 14 May 2007 5,641 miles

Ball joint gaiters split.

Brake pipes covered in grease.

O/S/F brake dragging on.

Slight play in steering column.

Fail 21 Feb 2007 5,634 miles

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

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

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

corrision throughout body & chassis

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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SAV 162M is a 1974 Volkswagen Camper in Yellow with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 SAV 162M, 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 SAV 162M registered?

SAV 162M is a 1974 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 31 December 1974.

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