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BEL 832K

1972 Volkswagen Camper

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2022
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

74,022 mi
Last recorded74,022 miles
Recorded on19 May 2021
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Camper50,178 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBEL 832K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 May 2021 74,022 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

various underside components including prescribed areas corroded not considered excessive

Fail 5 May 2021 74,022 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

various underside components including prescribed areas corroded not considered excessive

Pass 8 Aug 2017 74,023 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 8 Aug 2017 74,022 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 25 Jul 2017 74,022 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort 30 (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort 0 (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 72,872 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 69,559 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 69,559 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2012 68,486 miles

Fuel cap seal slightly deterorated.

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Some corrosion at front underside of vehicle but outside of prescribed areas.

Fail 29 Jun 2012 68,406 miles

Centre Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 63,208 miles

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

floor coroded from underneath but repaired from above

o/s jacking points corroded

o/s/f upper and lower bump stops missing

steering pivot arm has free play at its mounting

throttle pedal requires attention

Fail 25 May 2011 63,150 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/f tyre perished

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

all four jacking points excessively coroded

floor coroded in several areas

inner sills coroded

o/s/f upper and lower bump stops missing

steering pivot arm has free play at its mounting

front throttle pedal linkage has excessive play and is likely to interfere with operation

Pass 11 Jun 2010 59,760 miles

near side under front arch both inner sills to outer sills off side front out rigger off side front outer front cross member both under rear archs corroded

Fail 10 Jun 2010 59,742 miles

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

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

near side under front arch both inner sills to outer sills off side front out rigger off side front outer front cross member both under rear archs corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2009 57,979 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

chassis,rear floor,sills and panels are corroded

steering joints are worn

Fail 3 Apr 2009 57,975 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

chassis,rear floor,sills and panels are corroded

steering joints are worn

Pass 15 Sep 2007 57,255 miles

1)Front & rear brake pipes rusty as indicated - recomend replacement.

Fail 16 Oct 2006 56,683 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 56,683 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2005 55,509 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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BEL 832K is a 1972 Volkswagen Camper in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 832K, 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 832K is a 1972 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 4 July 1972.

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