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CFN 912K

1972 Volkswagen Camper

Blue Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2013
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

26,114 mi
Last recorded26,114 miles
Recorded on30 May 2013
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Camper50,178 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCFN 912K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 30 May 2013 26,114 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

offside rear axle corroded

rear cross member corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2012 25,457 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

battery insecure

general corrosion, sopme excessive, but all outside prescribed areas

nsr outer cv boot split

rear brake balance just met requirements

rear crossmember heavily corroded

Fail 24 Mar 2012 25,457 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

battery insecure

general corrosion, sopme excessive, but all outside prescribed areas

nsr outer cv boot split

rear crossmember heavily corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2011 24,801 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

both front brake discs outer surfaces very poor condition

excessive corrosion to rear back cross member

n/s/f floor area corroded

wiper switch insecure in dash panel

Fail 8 Apr 2011 24,786 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

both front brake discs outer surfaces very poor condition

excessive corrosion to rear back cross member

n/s/f floor area corroded

wiper switch insecure in dash panel

Pass 15 Jun 2009 24,625 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

nearsde lower balljoint dust cover split

nearside step ,floor and rear valance corroded

Fail 5 Jun 2009 24,600 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

nearsde lower balljoint dust cover split

nearside step ,floor and rear valance corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2008 24,347 miles

near side step corroded

Oil leak

rear valance corroded,nearside sill cover and side loading door corroded

Fail 24 May 2008 24,311 miles

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

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

near side step corroded

rear valance corroded,nearside sill cover and side loading door corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2007 22,962 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

welding repairs to front inner valence, floor pans,rear out riggers and rear under sills are of poor quality

Fail 5 Jun 2007 22,962 miles

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

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

welding repairs to front valence, under floors and all other areas are poor

Pass 20 Jul 2006 20,513 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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CFN 912K is a 1972 Volkswagen Camper in Blue with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 CFN 912K, 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 CFN 912K registered?

CFN 912K is a 1972 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 9 May 1972.

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