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BOP 598K

1972 Volkswagen Type 2 Camper

Red Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2018
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

25,031 mi
Last recorded25,031 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2017
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Type 2 Camper36,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBOP 598K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 2 Camper
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc
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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2017 25,031 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft gaiter split (outer)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Inner arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Floor pan (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Floor pan (6.1.A.1)

Underneath heavily under sealed

windscreen slightly scratched

Pass 1 Jul 2016 24,793 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear cv boot spit

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

underneath excessively corroded and heavily under sealed

Fail 30 Jun 2016 24,793 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened Axle beam (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear cv boot spit

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

underneath excessively corroded and heavily under sealed

Pass 9 Jul 2014 24,713 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

acceptable corrsion around steering box.

acceptable play inner steering ball joint.

o.s.r handbrake cable rubbing against wheel.

underside corroded but heavy undersealed.

Fail 7 Jul 2014 24,713 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

acceptable corrsion around steering box.

acceptable play inner steering ball joint.

o.s.r handbrake cable rubbing against wheel.

underside corroded but heavy undersealed.

Fail 10 Jun 2014 24,706 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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

both front floors slight corrosion

brake pedal travel low

o/s/r body mount slight corrosion

o/s/r chassi corroded but still securing engine mount

rear floors slight corrosion

Fail 15 Apr 2014 24,698 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (5.2.6)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

surface rust to underframre and components (lack of use )

Pass 9 Jun 2010 245,545 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Type 2 Camper?

Based on 1,526 MOT tests across 117 vehicles.

68.0%
Pass Rate
1,055
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
117
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 122
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 94
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 71
position lamp(s) not working 60
Stop lamp not working 54
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BOP 598K is a 1972 Volkswagen Type 2 Camper in Red with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1972 Volkswagen Type 2 Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 36,678 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 Type 2 Camper fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 122 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BOP 598K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Type 2 Camper typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 54 years old, this Volkswagen Type 2 Camper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BOP 598K is a 1972 Volkswagen Type 2 Camper, first registered on 13 January 1972.

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