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653 LOX

1964 Volkswagen Camper

Maroon Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

65,254 mi
Last recorded65,254 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2017
Typical for 1964 Volkswagen Camper44,355 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration653 LOX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1964
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2017 65,254 miles

osr chassis corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2016 64,035 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 64,035 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 62,250 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

offside front crossmember holed but not within prescribed areas

slight play in steering idler arm

Pass 29 May 2014 60,490 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 58,220 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 5 Jun 2013 58,063 miles

Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

o/s front outrigger jacking point corroded not precribed area

rear bumper missing

surface corrosion on o/s rear chassis in engine bay

Pass 28 Jun 2012 56,155 miles

batterys inscure

Fail 26 Jun 2012 56,137 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

batterys inscure

Pass 28 Jun 2011 55,082 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 52,180 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 52,164 miles

Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2008 49,150 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 49,144 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 27,967 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 47,959 miles

Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 26 Sep 2006 46,610 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2006 46,610 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 46,543 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

play in steering centre pin bush

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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653 LOX is a 1964 Volkswagen Camper in Maroon with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 1964 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 44,355 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 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 7,879 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 653 LOX, 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 62 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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653 LOX is a 1964 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 20 March 1964.

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