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ARU 608K

1972 Volkswagen Camper

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

22,560 mi
Last recorded22,560 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2021
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Camper50,178 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationARU 608K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2021 22,560 miles

Central Intermediate drop arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 22,352 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play central steering idler

Pass 24 Jun 2019 22,177 miles

GENERAL OIL LEAKS

NEAR/SIDE STEERING ROD BENT

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

OFF/SIDE MIDDLE CHASSIS DAMAGED BUT STILL O/K

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

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING IDLER

Fail 24 Jun 2019 22,176 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

GENERAL OIL LEAKS

NEAR/SIDE STEERING ROD BENT

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

OFF/SIDE MIDDLE CHASSIS DAMAGED BUT STILL O/K

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

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING IDLER

Pass 20 Jul 2018 21,749 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 21,466 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 20,785 miles

play in steering idler

small split in nearside front upper suspension dust cover

Fail 5 May 2015 20,778 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

play in steering idler

small split in nearside front upper suspension dust cover

Pass 20 Jun 2014 20,721 miles

n/s/f track rod distorted

n/s/f wheel binding on

n/s/r wheel binging on

steering box idler has slight play

Fail 13 Jun 2014 20,704 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

n/s/f track rod distorted

n/s/f wheel binding on

n/s/r wheel binging on

steering box idler has slight play

Pass 21 Jun 2013 205,713 miles

main beam tell-tale light does not illuminate

Fail 21 Jun 2013 205,713 miles

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 Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

main beam tell-tale light does not illuminate

Fail 25 May 2013 20,559 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Main beam light not working

Slight play in drop arm

Pass 20 Jun 2012 20,499 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 20,483 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 20,034 miles

All front suspension ball joint rubber covers split and deteriating

Corrosion appearing to both n/side and o/side rear inner sills

Nearside Front Track rod end deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Track rod end damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Slight bind to n/side front wheel

Fail 29 Jul 2011 20,019 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

All front suspension ball joint rubber covers split and deteriating

Corrosion appearing to both n/side and o/side rear inner sills

Nearside Front Track rod end deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Track rod end damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Slight bind to n/side front wheel

Pass 16 Jul 2010 19,561 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 18,814 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 18,766 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 May 2006 15,788 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 15,788 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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 608K is a 1972 Volkswagen Camper in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 ARU 608K, 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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ARU 608K is a 1972 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 1 June 1972.

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