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CMB 690K

1971 Volkswagen Camper Van

Orange Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2018
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

41,885 mi
Last recorded41,885 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2017
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Camper Van53,159 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCMB 690K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper Van
Year1971
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2017 41,885 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 19 Jun 2017 41,651 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 40,397 miles

Nearside Rear bumper mounting brackets corroded

Offside Rear bumper mounting bracket

Rear valance corroded

Fail 15 Jun 2016 40,381 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross-member (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion bumper (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength seat belt mounting (5.2.6)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross-member (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear bumper mounting brackets corroded

Offside Rear bumper mounting bracket

Rear valance corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2015 39,382 miles

o/s front tyre wall starting to split o/s & n/s rear bumper mounting brackets corroded o/s & n/s rear valance/floor corroded o/s front bumper corroded

Fail 22 Jun 2015

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

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

o/s front tyre wall starting to split o/s & n/s rear bumper mounting brackets corroded o/s & n/s rear valance/floor corroded o/s front bumper corroded

Pass 30 May 2014 37,473 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 37,429 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Advise both front jacking points are excessivley corroded

Advise both rear bumper mounting are heavily corroded

Advise nearside rear chassis near engine mounting is excessivley corroded

Advise offside rear around engine mounting has small hole corrossion

Advise rear fog lamp inop

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 35,627 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 25 Apr 2013 35,618 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 May 2012 34,532 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 23 Apr 2012 34,529 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 May 2011 32,591 miles

Rear bumper insecure

all jacking points

rear bumper brackets

Fail 1 Apr 2011 32,587 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear bumper insecure

Fail 22 Mar 2011 32,581 miles

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

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

under body in poor condition

Pass 25 Mar 2010 28,155 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 28,141 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2009 28,078 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2009 28,063 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 27,827 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 27,529 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 26,838 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 26,827 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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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CMB 690K is a 1971 Volkswagen Camper Van in Orange with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 CMB 690K, 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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CMB 690K is a 1971 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 10 November 1971.

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