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UFH 643M

1973 Volkswagen Camper Van

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2018
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

91,313 mi
Last recorded91,313 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2017
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Camper Van50,024 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUFH 643M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper Van
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2017 91,313 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt weeping grease (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 25 Oct 2017 91,312 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt weeping grease (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Oct 2016 91,188 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

front tyre sizes different to the rear

slight play in rear wheel bearings

Fail 11 Oct 2016 91,187 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

condensation/water in o/s/f headlamp

front tyre sizes different to the rear

slight play in rear wheel bearings

Pass 30 Sep 2015 90,584 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 90,572 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 30 Sep 2010 90,572 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 89,926 miles

front wipers very slow.

Fail 9 Sep 2009 89,925 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front wipers very slow.

Pass 11 Sep 2008 89,798 miles

sterring column bush

Fail 8 Sep 2008 89,793 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear outer drive shaft gaiters split

sterring column bush

Pass 5 Oct 2007 87,764 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

unable to fully inspect inner sills/floor due to covers

Fail 4 Oct 2007 87,764 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

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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UFH 643M is a 1973 Volkswagen Camper Van in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 UFH 643M, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was UFH 643M registered?

UFH 643M is a 1973 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 3 August 1973.

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