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DDP 969K

1972 Volkswagen Camper Van

Beige Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

58,783 mi
Last recorded58,783 miles
Recorded on9 May 2015
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Camper Van54,011 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDDP 969K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper Van
Year1972
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2015 58,783 miles

Advise steering system bushes worn

Advise suspension bushes perrished

Fail 28 Feb 2015 58,783 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

All susspension corroded and worn.

Altternator belt damaged.

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Steering system bushes worn

Vehicle failing to idle.

Pass 7 Apr 2012 57,729 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 56,329 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2011 56,329 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2010 54,866 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 54,866 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 52,970 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2009 52,970 miles

Centre Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 49,403 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 49,402 miles

Centre Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 9 May 2007 39,998 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 32,990 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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DDP 969K is a 1972 Volkswagen Camper Van in Beige with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1972 Volkswagen Camper Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 54,011 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 DDP 969K, 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 54 years old, this Volkswagen Camper Van is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DDP 969K registered?

DDP 969K is a 1972 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 12 May 1972.

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