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BRU 507K

1972 Volkswagen Camper

Cream Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

69,783 mi
Last recorded69,783 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2017
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Camper50,178 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBRU 507K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1972
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2017 69,783 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 69,439 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 69,439 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 68,251 miles

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

knocking noise from steering

Pass 4 Apr 2014 68,073 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 67,581 miles

Corrosion on both front brake disc's

Headlamp convertors fitted

Parking brake will require attention shortly

Surface corrosion on brake pipes

Tow ball removed

Fail 6 Mar 2013 67,581 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Corrosion on both front brake disc's

Headlamp convertors fitted

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear fog lamp fitted but non functional

Surface corrosion on brake pipes

Pass 9 May 2011 67,248 miles

Nearside rear outer cv boot split

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Some noise & wear in steering system

Pass 30 Oct 2009 66,183 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Some noise in steering box

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 23 Jul 2009 66,150 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Knock in steering box

Off side rear lamp lens cracked

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

beam deflectors fitted

Pass 18 Jul 2008 64,993 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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BRU 507K is a 1972 Volkswagen Camper in Cream with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BRU 507K, 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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What year was BRU 507K registered?

BRU 507K is a 1972 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 31 December 1972.

Is BRU 507K safe to buy?

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