MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
84,020 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear 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 Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded steering box (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Inner wheel arch very corroded
Offside Inner door sill corroded front to rear
vehicle has several welded repairs to whole of underbody,some good some need rewelding
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill/chassis rail (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis rail (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (5.2.6)
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis rail (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill/chassis rail (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis rail (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill/chassis rail (6.1.B.2)
Early corrosion to offside front flooring/inner wheel arch
Early corrosion to offside front outer sill
Nearside front excessively corroded but not structural
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
slight oil leak from drain filter
slight play in both rear wheel bearings
starter motor near end of life
under vehicle covered in wax oil treatment
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
both rear tyres badly perished and cracking
slight oil leak from drain filter
slight play in both rear wheel bearings
starter motor near end of life
under vehicle covered in wax oil treatment
N/S inner CV gaitor deteriorated
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak
Rear crossmember very corroded
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
N/S inner CV gaitor deteriorated
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak
Rear crossmember very corroded
rear panal slightly corroded
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
brake test carried out by decelerometer - no kerb wieght
n/s/r outer drive shaft gaiter split
some corrosion o/s/r engine mounting area
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
brake test carried out by decelerometer - no kerb wieght
n/s/r outer drive shaft gaiter split
some corrosion o/s/r engine mounting area
Oil leak
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
corrosion to various underbody sections outside prescribed areas
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Camper Van?
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CMW 538L is a 1973 Volkswagen Camper Van in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
Across all 1973 Volkswagen Camper Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 50,024 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 CMW 538L, 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 53 years old, this Volkswagen Camper Van is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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CMW 538L is a 1973 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 1 March 1973.
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