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AKL 488K

1971 Volkswagen Campervan

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

49,964 mi
Last recorded49,964 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2015
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Campervan52,960 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAKL 488K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCampervan
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2015 49,964 miles

tyres starting to perish

Fail 29 Jun 2015 49,963 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

tyres starting to perish

Pass 24 May 2013 49,729 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 49,663 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 49,659 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 49,617 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 49,606 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 49,606 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 49,557 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 49,516 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2006 49,514 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Campervan?

Based on 12,604 MOT tests across 870 vehicles.

68.4%
Pass Rate
1,115
Miles/Year
61
Year Lifespan
870
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 811
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 659
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 519
Stop lamp not working 381
position lamp(s) not working 380
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AKL 488K is a 1971 Volkswagen Campervan in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1971 Volkswagen Campervan models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 52,960 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Campervan fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 811 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AKL 488K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Campervan typically stays on UK roads for around 61 years. At 55 years old, this Volkswagen Campervan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AKL 488K registered?

AKL 488K is a 1971 Volkswagen Campervan, first registered on 17 August 1971.

Is AKL 488K safe to buy?

The MOT history for AKL 488K shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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