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DEG 228K

1972 Volkswagen Camper Van

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

96,310 mi
Last recorded96,310 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2019
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Camper Van54,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDEG 228K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper Van
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2019 96,310 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 96,317 miles

replaced gear stick which fell out in ma hand

Pass 14 May 2015 94,980 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 94,646 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 88,722 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 79,300 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 75,549 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2010 71,043 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 71,041 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 2 Feb 2009 64,996 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2009 64,996 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2007 640,789 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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DEG 228K is a 1972 Volkswagen Camper Van in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DEG 228K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DEG 228K registered?

DEG 228K is a 1972 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 19 January 1972.

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