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BDD 491K

1972 Volkswagen Camper

Red Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

95,802 mi
Last recorded95,802 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2017
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Camper50,178 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBDD 491K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2017 95,802 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 95,691 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2016 95,691 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 95,662 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (2.4.A.3)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 92,885 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2014 92,883 miles

Offside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Oil leak

underbody previously extensively welded

Pass 9 Nov 2013 88,797 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 86,603 miles

Slight weap of oil from steering box

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Underside of vehicle in rusty condition, lots of repair work has been carried out

Fail 29 Nov 2012 86,601 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside 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 position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Slight weap of oil from steering box

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Underside of vehicle in rusty condition, lots of repair work has been carried out

Pass 20 Jan 2012 85,633 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

general chassis corrosion as expected with age.

Pass 31 Jan 2011 84,437 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear outriggers have corrosion

Fail 26 Jan 2011 84,435 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear outriggers have corrosion

Pass 15 Sep 2009 82,238 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

horn has none standard noise. not two tone.

nearside rear floor pan over chassis rail is heavily corroded.

offside front top ball joint boot is split.

steering box has play, not considered excessive.

Fail 26 Aug 2009 82,237 miles

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

horn has a none standard noise, but not two tone.

light switch operation for dip and main appear to be reversed.

nearside rear floor pan over chassis rail heavy corrosion.

offside front top ball joint boot is split.

steering box has play, but not considered excessive.

Pass 6 Aug 2008 80,131 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 25 Jul 2008 80,134 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.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 Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 78,428 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 78,428 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 76,016 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 76,016 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 10 Jul 2006 75,459 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

advise rear bumpstops been cut in half on offside and nearside

offside rear shock absorber top bolt

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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BDD 491K 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 57.1%.

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 BDD 491K, 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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BDD 491K is a 1972 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 1 February 1972.

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