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CAU 542H

1970 Volkswagen Camper Van

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2018
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

678 mi
Last recorded678 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2017
Typical for 1970 Volkswagen Camper Van49,503 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCAU 542H
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper Van
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2017 678 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 76,966 miles

o/s/r driveshaft gaitors perished

Pass 22 Jun 2015 73,939 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 72,514 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 72,571 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 69,851 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 69,848 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jun 2012 68,040 miles

Centre Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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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CAU 542H is a 1970 Volkswagen Camper Van in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1970 Volkswagen Camper Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 49,503 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 CAU 542H, 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 56 years old, this Volkswagen Camper Van is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CAU 542H registered?

CAU 542H is a 1970 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 31 December 1970.

Is CAU 542H safe to buy?

The MOT history for CAU 542H shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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