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AMS 707K

1972 Volkswagen Camper Van

Red Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

21,067 mi
Last recorded21,067 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2018
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Camper Van54,011 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAMS 707K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper Van
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2018 21,067 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2018 21,051 miles

Headlamp switch faulty not operating main beam (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inside front of inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis by engine mounting (6.1.A.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 30 Dec 2016 20,095 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2016 20,095 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill. (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Dec 2015 17,614 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2014 15,939 miles

os front tyre cuts in side wall

Pass 9 Dec 2013 14,050 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 11,794 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2011 8,507 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside front inner wing near bumper iron corroding

rear inner drive shaft gaitors perishing

Pass 29 Mar 2011 8,479 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 7,741 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 7,738 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2009 55,450 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 4,284 miles

n/s/f tyre poor condition

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Camper Van?

Based on 20,778 MOT tests across 1,413 vehicles.

68.6%
Pass Rate
1,173
Miles/Year
61
Year Lifespan
1,413
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,322
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 857
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 815
Stop lamp not working 626
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 558
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AMS 707K is a 1972 Volkswagen Camper Van in Red with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1972 Volkswagen Camper Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 54,011 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Camper Van fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 1,322 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AMS 707K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Camper Van typically stays on UK roads for around 61 years. At 54 years old, this Volkswagen Camper Van is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AMS 707K registered?

AMS 707K is a 1972 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 1 May 1972.

Is AMS 707K safe to buy?

The MOT history for AMS 707K shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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