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ARU 607K

1972 Volkswagen Camper

Red Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

63,690 mi
Last recorded63,690 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2021
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Camper50,178 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationARU 607K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2021 63,690 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and tearing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished, tearing and cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective Smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 62,158 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 23 May 2019 60,367 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 59,954 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 59,440 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 59,437 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 May 2016 57,600 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 56,113 miles

n/s/f tyre deteriorating / poor

n/s/r brake starting to bind on / will need attention

washers poor

Pass 30 May 2014 54,850 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 54,850 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

osf outrigger holed

Pass 2 May 2013 53,409 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 51,132 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 51,132 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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)

Pass 11 May 2011 49,484 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 47,593 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 45,869 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 43,706 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 41,359 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 41,358 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 8 May 2006 37,704 miles

as per test number 684808816177

Fail 28 Apr 2006 37,545 miles

Brake valve corroded and excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

near side front and rear tyres side walls poor condition

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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ARU 607K is a 1972 Volkswagen Camper in Red with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 ARU 607K, 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.

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What year was ARU 607K registered?

ARU 607K is a 1972 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 1 June 1972.

Is ARU 607K safe to buy?

The MOT history for ARU 607K shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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