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BEL 422K

1972 Volkswagen Camper

Blue Petrol 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2024
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

26,044 mi
Last recorded26,044 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2023
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Camper50,178 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBEL 422K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2023 26,044 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 25,885 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 25,879 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

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

no.plates faded - advise replacing , n/s sill section corroeded/welded poorly - advise repair , o/s front shock absorber shroud corroded away , n/s rear shock absorber shroud adrift

Pass 1 Jul 2009 25,600 miles

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

vehicle in rusty condition underneath

Pass 30 Jun 2008 24,337 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 17 Jun 2008 243,221 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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BEL 422K is a 1972 Volkswagen Camper in Blue with a 1,896cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BEL 422K, 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 BEL 422K registered?

BEL 422K is a 1972 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 1 July 1972.

Is BEL 422K safe to buy?

The MOT history for BEL 422K shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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