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AAM 894L

1972 Volkswagen Camper

Yellow Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

52,965 mi
Last recorded52,965 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2018
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Camper50,178 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAAM 894L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2018 52,965 miles

heavily undersealed

Pass 22 Sep 2016 52,445 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 52,445 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 51,835 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/inner sill coroded

Fail 1 Sep 2015 51,835 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

n/s/inner sill coroded

Pass 6 Jan 2015 51,027 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

inner sill near side corroded

Fail 6 Jan 2015 51,027 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

inner sill near side corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2013 50,180 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 50,178 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 48,976 miles

Small hole in NSR inner wheel arch/ body.

Play in NSF top balljoint.

Play in OSF & OSR wheel bearings.

Small hole in NS inner sill/ body.

Small hole in NSF chassis.

Fail 10 Dec 2012 48,976 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

NSF rubber brake flexible hose in poor condition.

OSR inner cv boot retaining clip missing.

Play in NSF top balljoint.

Play in OSF & OSR wheel bearings.

Small hole in NS inner sill/ body.

Small hole in NSF chassis.

Small hole in NSR inner wheel arch/ body.

Pass 12 Nov 2011 48,330 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 48,228 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2009 48,174 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 47,884 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 47,432 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 47,324 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 47,317 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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AAM 894L is a 1972 Volkswagen Camper in Yellow with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1972 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 50,178 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 AAM 894L, 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 54 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AAM 894L is a 1972 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 1 August 1972.

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