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BRD 421K

1972 Volkswagen Camper

Maroon Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2020
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

38,577 mi
Last recorded38,577 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2020
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Camper50,178 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBRD 421K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1972
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Fail 19 Aug 2020 38,577 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear crossmember excssively corroded x2

Fail 1 Jul 2020 38,576 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting o/s & n/s rear crossmember holed (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated up & down column movement (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 35,908 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2019 35,893 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 25 May 2018 35,383 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 34,892 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 33,140 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 32,011 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 31,882 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 31,882 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 31,321 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 31,321 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 May 2012 30,709 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

centre floor panel corroded

n/s/f wheel arch corroded

n/s/r inner sill corroded

o/s & n/s chassis repaired&corroded unable to see method of repair

o/s inner wheel arch/sill step corroded

o/s&n/s rear inner wheel arches corroded

Fail 29 May 2012 30,709 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

centre floor panel corroded

n/s/f wheel arch corroded

n/s/r inner sill corroded

o/s & n/s chassis repaired&corroded unable to see method of repair

o/s inner wheel arch/sill step corroded

o/s&n/s rear inner wheel arches corroded

Pass 24 May 2011 30,310 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

under body has had extensive welding repairs

Fail 16 May 2011 30,310 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

under body has had extensive welding repairs

Pass 26 May 2010 29,710 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 29,710 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension distorted (2.4.G.4a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 30 Mar 2010 29,707 miles

Centre Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Centre Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 27,081 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 27,081 miles

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside front jacking point corroded

Fail 14 Nov 2008 27,079 miles

Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Dec 2007 19,033 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2007 19,033 miles

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

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 184,856 miles

Offside Front Steering damper slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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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BRD 421K is a 1972 Volkswagen Camper in Maroon with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.

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 BRD 421K, 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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BRD 421K is a 1972 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 7 January 1972.

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