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AOV 518K

1971 Volkswagen Camper

Green Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

97,447 mi
Last recorded97,447 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2017
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Camper51,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAOV 518K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2017 97,447 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 96,522 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 95,578 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 94,341 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 92,926 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 92,923 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 92,489 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 91,154 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 89,272 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 89,272 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 May 2007 87,187 miles

rear bump stops are missing

Fail 10 May 2007 87,180 miles

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)

rear bump stops missing

Pass 9 May 2006 85,180 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 85,179 miles

Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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AOV 518K is a 1971 Volkswagen Camper in Green with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 AOV 518K, 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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What year was AOV 518K registered?

AOV 518K is a 1971 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 5 October 1971.

Is AOV 518K safe to buy?

The MOT history for AOV 518K 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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