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ARD 745K

1971 Volkswagen Camper

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2022
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

54,839 mi
Last recorded54,839 miles
Recorded on11 May 2021
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Camper51,862 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationARD 745K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2021 54,839 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 11 May 2021 54,839 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 17 Jun 2016 54,824 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 54,824 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 21 May 2015 54,775 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 54,660 miles

drive shaft gaiters perished

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

near side rear wheel very close to body work

Fail 2 Apr 2014 54,650 miles

Centre Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

drive shaft gaiters perished

near side rear wheel very close to body work

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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ARD 745K is a 1971 Volkswagen Camper in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 ARD 745K, 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 ARD 745K registered?

ARD 745K is a 1971 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 9 November 1971.

Is ARD 745K safe to buy?

The MOT history for ARD 745K shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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