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CRD 238K

1972 Volkswagen Camper

Orange Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2020
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

56,701 mi
Last recorded56,701 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2020
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Camper50,178 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCRD 238K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1972
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 24 Jul 2020 56,701 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Body component corroded and likely to cause injury n/s rear wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle sld (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle mount o/s in various places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative fauty,advise repair (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive on limit+contaminated (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread deteriorated on limit (0.1 (b))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

body corroded in places inc wheel arches etc

both front door step area corroded+holed

corrosion showing/corroded underside +has had extensive welding

footbrake rubber deteriorated

front suspension mountings corroded

handbrake cable showing corrosion

reverse lights not working

Pass 9 Jul 2019 56,699 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

battery loose

handbrake cables showing deterioration

rear numberplate slightly deteriorated

reverse light not working

underside showing corrosion/corroded+has had repairs/plates etc

wheel arches,door steps corroded+holed,body showing general corrosion

Fail 25 Jun 2019 56,695 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt missing buckle (7.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

battery loose

handbrake cables showing deterioration

rear numberplate slightly deteriorated

reverse light not working

underside showing corrosion/corroded+has had repairs/plates etc

wheel arches,door steps corroded+holed,body showing general corrosion

Pass 30 Jun 2016 55,779 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 55,277 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 27 Jul 2015 55,272 miles

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 Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

all rear driveshaft gators split

Pass 11 Jul 2014 54,648 miles

offside rear view mirror glass cracked

Fail 11 Jul 2014 54,646 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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)

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

Offside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside rear view mirror glass cracked

Pass 2 Jul 2013 53,589 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

handbrake travel close to max

washers poor

Pass 21 Jun 2012 53,444 miles

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

combination switch loose

Pass 24 Jun 2011 35,252 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 52,839 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2009 52,839 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 51,715 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Fail 30 Jun 2008 51,715 miles

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)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Fail 19 May 2008 51,666 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 24 May 2007 50,573 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 48,607 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both front tyres and n/s rear tyre badly perished on side walls

slight noise in steering box

Fail 3 May 2006 48,607 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both front and n/s rear tyres badly perished on side walls

slight noise in steering box

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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CRD 238K is a 1972 Volkswagen Camper in Orange with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 CRD 238K, 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.

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CRD 238K is a 1972 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 14 March 1972.

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