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CKN 430K

1972 Volkswagen Camper

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

51,180 mi
Last recorded51,180 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2018
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Camper50,178 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCKN 430K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2018 51,180 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2017 50,506 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 9 Nov 2017 50,505 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp flashing with indicator (1.1.A.3f)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 9 Nov 2016 49,920 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 49,013 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 49,010 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Lower Steering column flexible coupling has excessive play steering column shaft (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Inner 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 Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front sun visor does not stay in the upright position

slight weep from steering box

unable to remove fuel cap to check seal

Pass 19 Nov 2014 48,154 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

lower steering colum fixing worn,slightly play.o/s/wiper poor condition.

Fail 17 Nov 2014 48,154 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

lower steering colum fixing worn,slightly play.o/s/wiper poor condition.

Pass 16 Nov 2013 46,433 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

lower steering colum fixing worn,slightly play

wipers poor condition

Fail 16 Nov 2013 46,433 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

lower steering colum fixing worn,slightly play

wipers poor condition

Pass 20 Sep 2012 45,186 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

lower steering column fixing worn

Pass 30 Sep 2011 42,918 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 22 Sep 2011 42,910 miles

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

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

steering column casing loose

Pass 30 Sep 2010 40,274 miles

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

Lower Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

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

replacement brake pipes poorly routed/supported

Fail 30 Sep 2010 40,274 miles

Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Lower Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

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

replacement brake pipes poorly routed/supported

Pass 3 Oct 2009 37,018 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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CKN 430K is a 1972 Volkswagen Camper in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 CKN 430K, 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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CKN 430K is a 1972 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 1 May 1972.

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