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66 XGX

1972 Volkswagen Camper Van

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2020
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

130,670 mi
Last recorded130,670 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2019
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Camper Van54,011 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration66 XGX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper Van
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2019 130,670 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 130,565 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 130,565 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 130,557 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 5 Dec 2013 130,555 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Steering component cracked and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Rear Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

coolant pipes insecure

Pass 2 Jul 2009 129,875 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 129,855 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2009 129,847 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 127,908 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

coolant pipes rubbing

Pass 3 Jul 2007 126,962 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

steering damper excess play

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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66 XGX is a 1972 Volkswagen Camper Van in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1972 Volkswagen Camper Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 54,011 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 66 XGX, 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 54 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 66 XGX registered?

66 XGX is a 1972 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 20 April 1972.

Is 66 XGX safe to buy?

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