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WCU 88L

1973 Volkswagen Type 2 Camper

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

65,003 mi
Last recorded65,003 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2020
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Type 2 Camper61,891 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWCU 88L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 2 Camper
Year1973
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

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2020 65,003 miles

Door rusty

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 15 Oct 2020 64,989 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Door rusty

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 May 2019 62,187 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front floors rusty.

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Taped sharp edges.

Pass 5 Jun 2018 61,138 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Temp fuel cap fitted.

Fail 30 May 2018 61,134 miles

Nearside Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Temp fuel cap fitted.

Pass 7 Jun 2017 59,188 miles

Oil leak ()

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

advise all out riggers, floors and sills seriously rusted

Pass 4 Jun 2016 57,699 miles

advise extensive corrosion in inner sills, floors, out riggers and o/s/rear chassis leg

Fail 2 Jun 2016 57,692 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chasis leg (3.6.C.3)

Offside front brake application uneven low (3.7.B.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise extensive corrosion in inner sills, floors, out riggers and o/s/rear chassis leg

Pass 4 Jun 2015 55,670 miles

Oil leak

Rear outriggers rusty.

front outriggers rusty.

Fail 29 May 2015 55,665 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm seriously weakened by corrosion (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Rear outriggers rusty.

front outriggers rusty.

Pass 6 Jun 2014 53,915 miles

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

Oil leak

advise rust in outrigers, inner sills and n/s outer sill

Fail 3 Jun 2014 53,910 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Oil leak

advise rust in outrigers, inner sills and n/s outer sill

Pass 30 May 2013 52,253 miles

Oil leak

advise rust in all 4 outriggers and inner sills

Fail 28 May 2013 52,233 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

advise rust in all 4 outriggers and inner sills

Pass 22 May 2012 49,495 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2012 49,480 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 13 May 2011 47,366 miles

advise rust in front footwells. front x member. rear floor under battery, both inner/ outter sills.

Battery insecure

Fail 5 May 2011 47,359 miles

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

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

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

advise rust in front footwells. front x member. rear floor under battery, both inner/ outter sills.

Battery insecure

Pass 27 May 2010 45,702 miles

advise o/s step in corroded

Pass 26 May 2009 44,308 miles

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

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

advise rust in outter sills, jacking points, front chasis rails and n/s/f door.

Pass 12 May 2008 42,645 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 39,892 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 39,888 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front jacking points slightly coroded

Fail 29 Aug 2006 39,858 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2005 39,549 miles

corrosion setting in by nearside and offside front axle mounts †offside rear axle mount bush wearing †

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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WCU 88L is a 1973 Volkswagen Type 2 Camper in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1973 Volkswagen Type 2 Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 61,891 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 Type 2 Camper fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 122 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WCU 88L, 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 53 years old, this Volkswagen Type 2 Camper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WCU 88L is a 1973 Volkswagen Type 2 Camper, first registered on 30 March 1973.

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