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AKT 952K

1971 Volkswagen Camper

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

60,529 mi
Last recorded60,529 miles
Recorded on27 May 2022
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Camper51,862 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAKT 952K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 May 2022 60,529 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 38,952 miles

slight play in wheel bearings

steering box has a slight weep

Fail 18 Sep 2017 38,952 miles

steering box has a slight weep

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

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

slight play in wheel bearings

Pass 25 May 2016 38,077 miles

slight play in wheel berings

steering box weeping slightly

Fail 18 May 2016 38,077 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

slight play in wheel berings

steering box weeping slightly

Pass 8 Jun 2015 37,391 miles

slight play in front wheel bearings

Fail 5 Jun 2015 37,391 miles

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

slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 22 May 2014 36,152 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 May 2013 35,170 miles

nearside front outer side wall to tread starting to split not to core

nearside rear inner side wall small marks starting

nearside rear lower inner body sill starting to corrod

Fail 22 May 2013 35,170 miles

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

Nearside 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 Front Lower Steering component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.2.C.1h)

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

nearside front outer side wall to tread starting to split not to core

nearside rear inner side wall small marks starting

nearside rear lower inner body sill starting to corrod

Pass 29 May 2012 34,042 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 34,042 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 16 May 2011 31,537 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 31,507 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

both near side tyres perished

Pass 27 May 2010 30,525 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 29,106 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 29,006 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 27,401 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 25,059 miles

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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AKT 952K is a 1971 Volkswagen Camper in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 AKT 952K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AKT 952K registered?

AKT 952K is a 1971 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 10 November 1971.

Is AKT 952K safe to buy?

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