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CKO 942K

1972 Volkswagen Camper

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

71,121 mi
Last recorded71,121 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Camper50,178 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCKO 942K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2025 71,121 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2024 70,199 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear noise when wheel rotated

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

exhaust heat shield corroded and not fully secure

underside has been under sealed

Pass 18 Apr 2017 69,842 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 69,655 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 69,655 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 1 May 2015 69,409 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/f lower arch corroded.

o/s outer sill corroded

Fail 24 Apr 2015 69,399 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 69,299 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 69,224 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2012 67,741 miles

Oil leak

chips in screen

Pass 28 Aug 2007 67,144 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 66,292 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 66,292 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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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CKO 942K is a 1972 Volkswagen Camper in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 CKO 942K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CKO 942K registered?

CKO 942K is a 1972 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 16 March 1972.

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