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DDP 231K

1972 Volkswagen Camper

White Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2016
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

64,129 mi
Last recorded64,129 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2015
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Camper50,178 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDDP 231K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2015 64,129 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 128,972 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 62,800 miles

o/s/r battery tray rust holed

o/s/r inner drive boot split

play on both rear wheel bearings

Fail 25 Jul 2014 62,800 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

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

o/s/r battery tray rust holed

o/s/r inner drive boot split

play on both rear wheel bearings

Pass 23 Aug 2013 62,735 miles

low brake readings

n/s/r outer drive boot holed

o/s chassis holed

o/s/r inner drive boot holed

play on both rear wheelbearings

under side lots of patches rusty sills holed

Fail 22 Aug 2013 62,735 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

low brake readings

n/s/r outer drive boot holed

o/s chassis holed

o/s/r inner drive boot holed

play on both rear wheelbearings

under side lots of patches rusty sills holed

Pass 2 Aug 2012 62,420 miles

o/s r inner drive boot split

n/s/r outer drive boot split

under side lots off patches and rusty

Fail 30 Jul 2012 62,420 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre cracking beteen treads both rear tyres cracking between treads

n/s/r outer drive boot split

o/s r inner drive boot split

tow ball fitted with no tow bar

under side lots off patches and rusty

Pass 29 Jul 2011 62,280 miles

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

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

body welded patches all over

n/s/r outer drive boot split

Pass 29 Jul 2010 62,040 miles

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

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

body welded patches all over

brake readings low

n/s/r outer drive boot split

Fail 6 Jul 2010 62,040 miles

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

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

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/r outer drive boot split

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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DDP 231K is a 1972 Volkswagen Camper in White with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 DDP 231K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DDP 231K registered?

DDP 231K is a 1972 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 19 April 1972.

Is DDP 231K safe to buy?

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