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CKX 325K

1971 Volkswagen Camper Van

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2017
Tests20 (9 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate45%

Mileage

75,251 mi
Last recorded75,251 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2017
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Camper Van53,159 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCKX 325K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper Van
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

9 pass 11 fail
Fail 28 Sep 2017 75,251 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front section of front to rear steel pipe. (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cylinder head to manifold gaskets (7.1.2)

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis adjacent to brake valve mount (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear brake back plates heavily corroded,not excessive at time of test.

jacking points ,outriggers & belly pans corroded not within testing areas.

Pass 28 Sep 2016 74,531 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 73,059 miles

Corrosion of centre under floor panel.

Front Electrical wiring deteriorated but not exposing bare wires (1.9.2c)

Front panel corroded around windscreen rubber seal lower section & wiper spindle mountings.

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

Nearside sliding door lower section corroded.

Offside & nearside exhaust heat exchanger casings excessively corroded.

Offside & nearside front tyres heavily worn on inner tread edges.

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

Offside rear drive shaft outer boot split.

Offside rear wheel arch corroded.

Rear Electrical wiring deteriorated but not exposing bare wires (1.9.2c)

Fail 14 Jan 2015 73,059 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Corrosion of centre under floor panel.

Front Electrical wiring deteriorated but not exposing bare wires (1.9.2c)

Front panel corroded around windscreen rubber seal lower section & wiper spindle mountings.

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

Nearside sliding door lower section corroded.

Offside & nearside exhaust heat exchanger casings excessively corroded.

Offside & nearside front tyres heavily worn on inner tread edges.

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

Offside rear drive shaft outer boot split.

Offside rear wheel arch corroded.

Rear Electrical wiring deteriorated but not exposing bare wires (1.9.2c)

Fail 8 Dec 2014 72,981 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Lower Steering column excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 22 Oct 2014 72,819 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Lower Steering column retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre under floor panel corroded.

Front Electrical wiring deteriorated but not exposing bare wires (1.9.2c)

Front panel corroded around windscreen seal & wiper spindle mountings.

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

Nearside sliding door lower section corroded.

Offside & nearside exhaust heat exchanger casings excessively corroded.

Offside & nearside front tyres heavily worn on tread inner edges.

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

Offside rear drive shaft outer boot split.

Offside rear wheel arch corroded.

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

Rear Electrical wiring deteriorated but not exposing bare wires (1.9.2c)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 65,625 miles

Centre under floor panel corroding.

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

Front panel corroding on nearside around windscreen seal & water entering fuse & relay box below.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside side door lower section corroding.

Offside & nearside heat exchanger casings corroded.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear drive shaft outer boot split.

Offside rear wheel arch edge corroding.

Fail 2 Oct 2013 65,625 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Fuel hose excessively chafed (7.2.2)

Lower Steering column retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Centre under floor panel corroding.

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

Front panel corroding on nearside around windscreen seal & water entering fuse & relay box below.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside side door lower section corroding.

Offside & nearside heat exchanger casings corroded.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear drive shaft outer boot split.

Offside rear wheel arch edge corroding.

Pass 27 Sep 2012 63,712 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 63,712 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

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

Accelerator pedal & linkage badly worn,poor throttle operation.

Both heat exchangers excessively corroded & in poor condition.

Offside front tyre tread wearing heavily on inner edge & steering alignment appears to be out of adjustment.

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 61,405 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 61,405 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

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

Both heat exchangers in poor condition.

Nearside rear inner sill & outrigger sections corroded.not within prescribed areas when tested.

Pass 14 Sep 2010 56,958 miles

Both heat exchangers excessively corroded.

Corrosion of nearside rear chassis outrigger/jacking point & inner sill. Not within prescribed areas.

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

Fail 8 Sep 2010 56,958 miles

Front Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Lower Steering column retaining device missing (2.1.6)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Both heat exchangers excessively corroded.

Corrosion of nearside rear chassis outrigger/jacking point & inner sill. Not within prescribed areas.

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

Fail 22 Apr 2010 55,460 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

under side of vehicle very rusty & corroded but not in perscribed areas

Pass 3 Apr 2009 48,493 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 48,205 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2007 43,069 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 43,068 miles

Offside Inner Lower Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 37,223 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Camper Van?

Based on 20,778 MOT tests across 1,413 vehicles.

68.6%
Pass Rate
1,173
Miles/Year
61
Year Lifespan
1,413
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,322
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 857
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 815
Stop lamp not working 626
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 558
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CKX 325K is a 1971 Volkswagen Camper Van in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45%.

Across all 1971 Volkswagen Camper Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 53,159 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 Van fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 1,322 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CKX 325K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Camper Van typically stays on UK roads for around 61 years. At 55 years old, this Volkswagen Camper Van is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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CKX 325K is a 1971 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 1 November 1971.

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