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CKU 462V

1979 Volkswagen Camper

Yellow Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,481 mi
Last recorded94,481 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2021
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Camper44,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCKU 462V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2021 94,481 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 94,243 miles

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated slight cracking (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 91,616 miles

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

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

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated cracking (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 12 Jun 2018 91,614 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated cracking (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 89,907 miles

Inner Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated cracking (2.1.5)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 88,261 miles

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

wheel archers corroded

Fail 19 Jun 2015 88,259 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

wheel archers corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2013 86,462 miles

rear exhaust pipe corroded.

Fail 22 Jul 2013 86,460 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust pipe corroded.

Pass 21 Jun 2011 83,132 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 81,306 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 81,306 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 80,372 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 78,458 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 26 Jun 2008 78,456 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 78,263 miles

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

chassise corroded ijn general, † †slight play in front wheel bearings, † †front brakes slightly binding,

Pass 20 Jul 2005 77,968 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2005 77,696 miles

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

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

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

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

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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CKU 462V is a 1979 Volkswagen Camper in Yellow with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1979 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 44,963 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 CKU 462V, 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 47 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CKU 462V registered?

CKU 462V is a 1979 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 1 August 1979.

Is CKU 462V safe to buy?

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