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492 DBL

1963 Volkswagen Camper

White Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

3,500 mi
Last recorded3,500 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2018
Typical for 1963 Volkswagen Camper24,062 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration492 DBL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1963
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2018 3,500 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 3,222 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Stop lamp slightly discoloured both (1.2.1e)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 2,622 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 4 Jul 2016 2,622 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Steering pivot point has excessive play steering idler excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop bump stop has split in two (2.4.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 1,478 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 120 miles

offside front jacking point corroded

play to steering box centre idle piviot

Fail 5 Jul 2013 97 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 97 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 99,834 miles

max permisable backlash to steering wheel

Pass 7 Jul 2011 99,014 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 94,346 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 89,075 miles

slight wear/freeplay in steering kin gpins/thrust washers;suspension link pinsand front wheel bearings

Pass 19 Jun 2008 85,080 miles

front registration plate figures appear slightly narrower than standard

permissible wear/freeplay in centre steering fulcrum pin

Pass 26 Jun 2007 80,076 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 75,666 miles

advised on slight play in front king pins

advised on slight play in link pins

advised on under body corrosion

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Camper?

Based on 115,919 MOT tests across 7,619 vehicles.

67.9%
Pass Rate
1,159
Miles/Year
62
Year Lifespan
7,619
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 7,879
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 6,226
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,804
Stop lamp not working 3,507
position lamp(s) not working 3,386
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492 DBL is a 1963 Volkswagen Camper in White with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 1963 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 24,062 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Camper fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 7,879 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 492 DBL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Camper typically stays on UK roads for around 62 years. At 63 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 492 DBL registered?

492 DBL is a 1963 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 22 March 1963.

Is 492 DBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for 492 DBL shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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