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AWV 866L

1972 Volkswagen Camper

Turquoise Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

30,420 mi
Last recorded30,420 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2013
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Camper50,178 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAWV 866L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1972
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2013 30,420 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 30,420 miles

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

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

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

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

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

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

advise age of vehicle

advise age of vehicle

advise there is so much corrosion and faults some could have been missed but will be picked up on retest

advise welded plates

Pass 4 Sep 2010 29,975 miles

Both front doors corroded

Handbrake lever high

Oil leak

Slight movment in steering idler

movement in n/s/f upper joint

Fail 16 Aug 2010 29,949 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

oil leak. o/s/f outer cv boot split. corrosion on o/s/f brake pipe + brake pipe over rear gearbox mounting.

play in o/s/f bottom ball joint + n/s/f top ball joint.play in steering idler on front axle.

strong advise handbrake travel. corrosion o/s/f footwell. corrosion to a hole o/s/f inner front bumper mounting point. battery terminals loose.

Pass 7 Aug 2009 28,560 miles

Battery insecure

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 27,783 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 27,777 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 8 Aug 2007 24,725 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 24,725 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 23,130 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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AWV 866L is a 1972 Volkswagen Camper in Turquoise with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AWV 866L, 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 AWV 866L registered?

AWV 866L is a 1972 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 4 October 1972.

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