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AKN 168K

1971 Volkswagen Camper

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

54,033 mi
Last recorded54,033 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2017
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Camper51,862 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAKN 168K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2017 54,033 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

vehicle under sealed at time of test

Pass 24 Jun 2016 53,084 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 May 2015 50,215 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 50,215 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jun 2014 49,512 miles

Nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisy

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

brake pedal antislip in poor condition

indicator switch may be becoming faulty

Pass 14 Jun 2013 48,012 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

brake pedal anti-slip in poor condition

indicator switch may be becoming faulty

Pass 23 Jun 2012 47,913 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 47,344 miles

n/s/f mirror glass damaged

n/s/f shockabsorber lower bush worn

n/s/f tyre perished in tread

o/s/r tyre worn on edge

play in n/s/f wheel

slight play in steering trackrod

wear in steering drop arm

Fail 4 May 2011 47,341 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f mirror glass damaged

n/s/f shockabsorber lower bush worn

n/s/f tyre perished in tread

o/s/r tyre worn on edge

play in n/s/f wheel

slight play in steering trackrod

wear in steering drop arm

Pass 14 Apr 2010 47,229 miles

wear in steering

Pass 13 Aug 2008 46,154 miles

n/s/r drivshaft boot split

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

slight play in o/s/r wheel

slight wear in steering

Fail 13 Aug 2008 46,154 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

n/s/r drivshaft boot split

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

slight play in o/s/r wheel

slight wear in steering

Pass 9 Aug 2007 45,323 miles

genral corrosion on vehicle

o/s/r tyre worn on edges

tyres started to perish

Fail 31 Jul 2007 45,313 miles

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

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

genral corrosion on vehicle

o/s/r tyre worn on edges

tyres started to perish

Pass 29 Jul 2006 43,151 miles

vehicle inspected as best possible ref welding repairs protected by underseal

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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AKN 168K is a 1971 Volkswagen Camper in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AKN 168K, 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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AKN 168K is a 1971 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 26 August 1971.

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