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WHU 397

1976 Volkswagen Camper Van

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,075 mi
Last recorded93,075 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2018
Typical for 1976 Volkswagen Camper Van48,857 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWHU 397
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper Van
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2018 93,075 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 92,947 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 92,634 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 92,101 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 91,243 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 89,937 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 89,935 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 May 2012 89,719 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 89,714 miles

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

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

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

Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 18 May 2011 88,203 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 88,203 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 85,692 miles

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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WHU 397 is a 1976 Volkswagen Camper Van in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1976 Volkswagen Camper Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 48,857 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 WHU 397, 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 50 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 WHU 397 registered?

WHU 397 is a 1976 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 1 August 1976.

Is WHU 397 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WHU 397 shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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