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CDF 508K

1972 Volkswagen Camper

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

49,501 mi
Last recorded49,501 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2022
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Camper50,178 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCDF 508K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2022 49,501 miles

Offside Front Inner wing rusty

Pass 25 Sep 2020 48,532 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2019 47,656 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 46,882 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 46,107 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 45,308 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2016 45,308 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2015 44,956 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2015 44,956 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 May 2015 44,443 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 44,430 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 17 May 2014 43,903 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 42,957 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s/f wiper starting to split

Fail 19 May 2012 42,029 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2012 42,029 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 40,722 miles

Batteries insecure

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight grating noise from horn

Pass 9 Jun 2010 39,664 miles

Oil leak

n/s/r c/v gaiter deteriorated

Fail 21 May 2010 39,471 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

nearside rear brake slight binding

nearside rear cv boot perished

Pass 2 May 2009 37,884 miles
Fail 2 May 2009 37,884 miles

Nearside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

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

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Pass 17 May 2008 36,277 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 35,162 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 35,159 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

excessive corrosion to off side front floor behind jacking point

Pass 13 May 2006 34,270 miles

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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CDF 508K is a 1972 Volkswagen Camper in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 CDF 508K, 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 CDF 508K registered?

CDF 508K is a 1972 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 19 May 1972.

Is CDF 508K safe to buy?

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