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WVR 749L

1973 Volkswagen Camper Van

Blue Petrol 1641cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2024
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

74,526 mi
Last recorded74,526 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2023
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Camper Van50,024 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWVR 749L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper Van
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,641cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2023 74,526 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 5 May 2017 68,804 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 May 2016 67,772 miles

oil leaks

slight play near/side front wheel bearing

Pass 29 May 2015 67,498 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres inner sidewalls are beginning to perish

o/s/r tyre outer sidewall is beginning to perish

slight freeplay in n/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 24 Apr 2015 67,460 miles

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

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

Oil leak

near/side rear tyre inner side wall cracked

Pass 16 May 2014 66,268 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 65,488 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 65,453 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 62,950 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

nearside and offside handbrake cables slightly deteriated.

Fail 17 Aug 2009 62,393 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 62,393 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 61,747 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 24 Jul 2008 61,747 miles

Nearside Front Brake valve has an excessive discharge of oil (3.6.E.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 19 May 2007 61,402 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 61,042 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 May 2006 57,907 miles

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

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

Fail 5 May 2006 57,907 miles

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

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

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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WVR 749L is a 1973 Volkswagen Camper Van in Blue with a 1,641cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 WVR 749L, 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.

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What year was WVR 749L registered?

WVR 749L is a 1973 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 23 March 1973.

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