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BEL 836K

1972 Volkswagen Camper Van

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

38,292 mi
Last recorded38,292 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2018
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Camper Van54,011 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBEL 836K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper Van
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2018 38,292 miles

Front brakes slightly out of balance.nearside=120. Offside=140

slight play in steering idler pivot point

Pass 12 May 2017 38,120 miles

Slight play in steering idler

Fail 10 May 2017 38,105 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle incorrect directional rotation (4.1.A.2a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle incorrect directional rotation (4.1.A.2a)

Slight play in steering idler

Pass 24 May 2016 37,804 miles

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

damage to windscreen outside swept area

Fail 23 May 2016 37,798 miles

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

damage to windscreen outside swept area

Pass 10 Jun 2015 37,583 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 37,583 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 37,247 miles

both front inner wheel arches heavely corroded at front

both rear shock absorbers corroded

general corrosion under vehicle

Pass 2 Jul 2013 37,110 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

all tyres slightly deformed

front and rear suspension bump stops missing

nearside rear brake pipe corroding

offside front brake pipe heavely corroded

offside front inner wheel arch heavely corroded

rear shock absorber casings heavely corroded

slight play/wear in steering relay arm pivot bearings

various points of heavy corrosion started under vehicle

various welding repairs to vehicle structure carried out to a minimum standard

Fail 27 Jun 2013 37,110 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

all tyres slightly deformed

front and rear suspension bump stops missing

offside front brake pipe heavely corroded

offside front inner wheel arch heavely corroded

rear brake pipes heavely corroded

rear shock absorber casings heavely corroded

slight play/wear in steering relay arm pivot bearings

various points of heavy corrosion started under vehicle

various welding repairs to vehicle structure carried out to a minimum standard

Pass 23 Mar 2012 36,922 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2012 36,916 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 36,771 miles

Nearside and offside rear bump stops missing.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Jun 2010 36,771 miles

Nearside and offside rear bump stops missing.

Offside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 35,896 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 May 2007 35,739 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 May 2007 35,739 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Camper Van?

Based on 20,778 MOT tests across 1,413 vehicles.

68.6%
Pass Rate
1,173
Miles/Year
61
Year Lifespan
1,413
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,322
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 857
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 815
Stop lamp not working 626
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 558
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BEL 836K is a 1972 Volkswagen Camper Van in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 1972 Volkswagen Camper Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 54,011 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 Van fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 1,322 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BEL 836K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Camper Van typically stays on UK roads for around 61 years. At 54 years old, this Volkswagen Camper Van is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BEL 836K is a 1972 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 11 July 1972.

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