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BAD 270K

1972 Volkswagen Camper

White Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

52,836 mi
Last recorded52,836 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2017
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Camper50,178 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAD 270K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 Dec 2017 52,836 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (5.2.6)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 51,059 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 49,126 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 47,377 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 45,725 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2012 44,466 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 43,369 miles

offside center floor corroded not structural

offside front ball joint rubber split

offside rear cv boot split

Pass 10 Dec 2010 42,383 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

corrosion and splitting offside center floor

offside rear cv boot split

Pass 10 Dec 2009 41,366 miles

Offsside lower balljoint rubber split.

corrosion and splitting offside centre floor.

offside rear driveshaft gaiter split.

Fail 9 Dec 2009 41,366 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offsside lower balljoint rubber split.

corrosion and splitting offside centre floor.

offside rear driveshaft gaiter split.

Pass 9 Dec 2008 40,356 miles

offside outer sill corroded

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

offside rear drive shaft outer boot split

Fail 8 Dec 2008 40,356 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

offside outer sill corroded

offside rear drive shaft outer boot split

Pass 12 Dec 2007 39,208 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 37,868 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2005 36,398 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2005 36,354 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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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BAD 270K is a 1972 Volkswagen Camper in White with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BAD 270K, 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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BAD 270K is a 1972 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 1 January 1972.

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