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BEL 659K

1972 Volkswagen Camper

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2018
Tests21 (9 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

689 mi
Last recorded689 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2017
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Camper50,178 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBEL 659K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

9 pass 12 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2017 689 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s n/s front to flexy brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Jun 2017 689 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s n/s front to flexy brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s n/s (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 638 miles

Offside o/s/f o/s/r tyres perished

Offside o/s/r n/s/r chassis ends corroded

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

o/s/f n/s/f brake pipes corroded

play in steering box

Fail 27 Jun 2016 638 miles

Offside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Offside o/s/f o/s/r tyres perished

Offside o/s/r n/s/r chassis ends corroded

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

o/s/f n/s/f brake pipes corroded

play in steering box

Pass 2 Jul 2015 611 miles

Both rear tyres and offside front slight cracking

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

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

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

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

wipers slight smearing and judder

Fail 2 Jul 2015 611 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Both rear tyres and offside front slight cracking

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

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

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

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

wipers slight smearing and judder

Fail 9 May 2014 556 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 May 2014 556 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2013 556 miles

offside front tyre sidewall perishing

offside headlamp poor pattern,centre offside trackrod boot split ,play at steering wheel in steering

Fail 14 May 2013 556 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

offside headlamp poor pattern,centre offside trackrod boot split ,play at steering wheel in steering

Pass 21 May 2012 245 miles

Tyre walls perished.

Fail 18 May 2012 245 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Tyre walls perished.

Pass 23 May 2011 99,310 miles

Headlamp beam pattens weak. Front and rear brake hoses perished. Movement in n/s/r hub.

Fail 19 May 2011 99,309 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.2.D.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever is fouling adjacent parts of the vehicle (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp beam pattens weak. Front and rear brake hoses perished. Movement in n/s/r hub.

Fail 16 Jul 2008 99,305 miles

Front Vehicle structure 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 (6.1.B.2)

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

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 (5.2.6)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2007 97,742 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 96,713 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2006 93,168 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

steering damper m issing

Fail 19 Jul 2006 93,167 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

some unbalance in rear service brake

steering damper missing and some play at steering wheel

Fail 13 Jul 2006 93,164 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

steering damper missing

Fail 29 Jun 2006 92,915 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

vehicle very corroded both front and rear repairs done to chassis and body very poor

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 659K is a 1972 Volkswagen Camper in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 659K, 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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BEL 659K is a 1972 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 27 June 1972.

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