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XVW 354L

1973 Volkswagen Camper Van

Red Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2021
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

62,972 mi
Last recorded62,972 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2020
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Camper Van50,024 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXVW 354L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper Van
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2020 62,972 miles

Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 22 Jul 2020 62,971 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Body panel insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 12 Sep 2016 60,982 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 60,841 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 60,405 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 60,205 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 59,858 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 59,648 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 59,333 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 58,625 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 58,056 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 56,856 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2005 55,521 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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XVW 354L is a 1973 Volkswagen Camper Van in Red with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 XVW 354L, 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 XVW 354L registered?

XVW 354L is a 1973 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 15 February 1973.

Is XVW 354L safe to buy?

The MOT history for XVW 354L shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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