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APO 783L

1972 Volkswagen Camper

Beige Petrol 2110cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

33,700 mi
Last recorded33,700 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2018
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Camper50,178 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAPO 783L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1972
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,110cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2018 33,700 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 33,460 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 33,248 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 32,988 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 31,762 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 31,762 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 30,363 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Jul 2013 30,363 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 28 May 2013 30,356 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 Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside 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 brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 May 2011 30,287 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 29,940 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 29,272 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 27,903 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 24,045 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

non standard exhaust silencer fitted

Fail 14 May 2007 23,981 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Battery insecure

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

non standard wheels fitted exhaust non standard silencer fitted

Pass 24 Jun 2006 17,426 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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APO 783L is a 1972 Volkswagen Camper in Beige with a 2,110cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1972 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 50,178 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 APO 783L, 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 54 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 APO 783L registered?

APO 783L is a 1972 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 21 November 1972.

Is APO 783L safe to buy?

The MOT history for APO 783L shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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