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AVM 997M

1974 Volkswagen Camper

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2018
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

45,970 mi
Last recorded45,970 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2017
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Camper51,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAVM 997M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2017 45,970 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner 'raised' edge bald 195/65x15v (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Drivers belt reel mounting (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner 'raised' edge bald (4.1.E.1)

Slight from steering box

Some corrosion to main chassis rails

Fail 11 Jul 2017 45,870 miles

Braking system leaking Brake master cylinder (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure Top bolt loose (2.7.2b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner 'raised' edge bald 195/65x15v (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Drivers belt reel mounting (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner 'raised' edge bald (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear shock absorber operation poor

Slight from steering box

Some corrosion to main chassis rails

Some front brake imbalance + judder

Wiper blades poor

Pass 10 Aug 2016 45,875 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 10 Aug 2016 45,870 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Aug 2015 45,870 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 45,870 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2014 45,870 miles

main chaasis spars rusty

play steering central pivot box

rear inner arches corroded,plated from inside,corrosion still spreading outer plate

Fail 30 Jul 2014 45,870 miles

Front Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

main chaasis spars rusty

parkbrake lever has little reserve travel,parkbrake efficiency just reached

play front steering box & central pivott,play at steering wheel becoming excessive!!!

rear inner arches corroded,plated from inside,corrosion still spreading outer plate

Pass 2 Aug 2013 45,870 miles

corrosion nearside rear inner arch

oil leak steering box lower seal

Fail 29 Jul 2013 45,870 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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 Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

central steering pivott bushes have some play

corrosion nearside rear inner arch

oil leak steering box lower seal

parkbrake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 5 Jul 2012 45,870 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 45,870 miles

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 44,729 miles

corrosion across rear underbody & chassis,sealed over,difficult to assess!

offside steering track-rod slightly distorted

play in steering box,leaking from seal also,play at steering wheel becoming excessive!!!

play in steering draglink,rear joint,becoming excessive!!!

rear brake application becoming uneven

Fail 27 Jun 2011 44,720 miles

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

corrosion across rear underbody & chassis,sealed over,difficult to assess!

offside steering track-rod slightly distorted

play in steering box,leaking from seal also,play at steering wheel becoming excessive!!!

play in steering draglink,rear joint,becoming excessive!!!

rear brake application becoming uneven

Pass 1 Jul 2010 42,750 miles

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 24 Jun 2010 42,721 miles

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

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 18 Aug 2009 42,429 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 42,423 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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AVM 997M is a 1974 Volkswagen Camper in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1974 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 51,948 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 AVM 997M, 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 52 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AVM 997M is a 1974 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 23 May 1974.

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