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BRU 534K

1971 Volkswagen Camper

Orange Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2016
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

77,926 mi
Last recorded77,926 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2015
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Camper51,862 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBRU 534K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1971
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2015 77,926 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 77,926 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Front tyres cracking

NSF inner wing corroded

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

Pass 21 May 2014 77,009 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 May 2014 77,005 miles

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 Outer 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 front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 May 2013 75,311 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 75,305 miles

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

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

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)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 72,695 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 65,959 miles

centre steering arm rear joint slight play

centre steering idler slight play

r/n/s handbrake slightly low

rear wheel arches almost touching tyres

Fail 2 Mar 2011 65,931 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

brake master cylinder level low

centre steering arm rear joint slight play

centre steering idler slight play

r/n/s handbrake slightly low

rear wheel arches almost touching tyres

Pass 1 Apr 2010 62,297 miles

drag links rubber covers split

r/o/s tyre almost touching wheel arch

slight play front centre steering idler

slight play r/o/s hub

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 534K is a 1971 Volkswagen Camper in Orange with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1971 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 51,862 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 BRU 534K, 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 55 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BRU 534K is a 1971 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 1 September 1971.

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