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CAX 624K

1972 Volkswagen Camper

Orange Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2023
Tests25 (12 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate48%

Mileage

39,515 mi
Last recorded39,515 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2022
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Camper50,178 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCAX 624K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1972
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

12 pass 13 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2022 39,515 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2022 39,514 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both inner steps chalked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced seat belt mountings (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch top (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch bottom chalked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 May 2021 38,032 miles
Fail 11 May 2021 38,031 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill / belly pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner step holed and valance holed chalked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced old patch come away (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Bumper insecure bumper mount corroded and holed (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner step holed and valance holed chalked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Nov 2019 36,922 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Nov 2019 36,920 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bushers (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced lower mount corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 34,110 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 2 Nov 2018 34,105 miles

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch panel (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp not working with side lights on (4.3.3 (b))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 32,282 miles

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rubbers cracking (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 30 Oct 2017 32,280 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working + stays on all time (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded side panel [step area] (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rubbers cracking (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 30,560 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 25 Oct 2016 30,558 miles

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

Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play both (2.5.A.3c)

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Rear Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Brake performance not tested due to burst pipe (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main pipe burst on application (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 29,540 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing both front top and bottom arms (2.4.G.2)

slight movement in centre steering idler

Fail 4 Nov 2015 29,537 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Steering column shaft has excessive end float and knockig (2.1.3)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both side front panel under steps (2.2.C.1h)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing both front top and bottom arms (2.4.G.2)

slight movement in centre steering idler

Pass 4 Nov 2014 27,415 miles

Brake lever corroded but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

brake and clutch pedal antislip worn

near side outer sill corroded

off side front seat belt retacts slow

Fail 22 Oct 2014 27,351 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Brake lever corroded but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

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

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

brake and clutch pedal antislip worn

near side outer sill corroded

off side front seat belt retacts slow

Pass 24 Oct 2013 24,968 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 30 Sep 2013 24,931 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

slight play in steering column

Pass 5 Oct 2012 22,554 miles

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

offside rear floor pannel corroded

Fail 5 Oct 2012 22,554 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

offside rear floor pannel corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2011 17,724 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s rear inner and outer cv boots split

steering column has slight play

Fail 7 Oct 2011 17,724 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s rear inner and outer cv boots split

steering column has slight play

Pass 11 Nov 2010 102,708 miles

suspension very low and hard

Fail 5 Nov 2010 102,708 miles

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)

suspension very low and hard

Fail 11 Jun 2007 10,268 miles

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

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8) DANGEROUS

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b) DANGEROUS

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d) DANGEROUS

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

CORROSION TO N/S O/S REAR CHASSIS IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT.

O/S/F OUT RIGGER INCOMPLETE REPAIR AND CORRODED.

O/S/R INNER CV BOOT PERISHING.

BATTERY INSECURE.!

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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CAX 624K is a 1972 Volkswagen Camper in Orange with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 48%.

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 CAX 624K, 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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CAX 624K is a 1972 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 21 January 1972.

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