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ABW 327K

1971 Volkswagen Camper

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

71,943 mi
Last recorded71,943 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2017
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Camper51,862 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABW 327K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2017 71,943 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 70,370 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2016 70,367 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 68,276 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 63,507 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 63,507 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Oil leak

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

nearside rear outer driveshaft gaiter deterioated

Pass 15 Apr 2013 59,161 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside outer driveshaft gaiter is split

Pass 11 Apr 2012 56,191 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2012 56,191 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

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

engine mounts loose

Pass 21 Apr 2011 53,108 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 53,108 miles

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Lower Steering column retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

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

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 22 Apr 2010 48,937 miles

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

slight corrosion to nearside rear inner sill by jacking point

Fail 19 Apr 2010 48,937 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

slight corrosion to nearside rear inner sill by jacking point

Pass 24 Mar 2009 47,756 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside front brake pipe poor condition

Fail 14 Apr 2008 46,962 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both side runners from chassic have corrosion.rear cross member has slight corrosion exhaust system has a poor repair but is not blowing.front to rear brake pipe has surface corrosion.

Pass 14 Apr 2008 46,962 miles

both side runners from chassic have corrosion.rear cross member has slight corrosion exhaust system has a poor repair but is not blowing.front to rear brake pipe has surface corrosion.

Fail 27 Mar 2008 46,958 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 22 Mar 2008 46,956 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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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ABW 327K is a 1971 Volkswagen Camper in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1971 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 51,862 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 ABW 327K, 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 55 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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ABW 327K is a 1971 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 1 March 1971.

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