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DFN 497K

1972 Volkswagen Camper Van

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

59,724 mi
Last recorded59,724 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2024
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Camper Van54,011 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDFN 497K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper Van
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2024 59,724 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2024 59,720 miles

Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 58,556 miles

front brake pipes

Fail 10 Jul 2017 58,521 miles

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis to axle (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded axle to chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear chassis near bumper mountings (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded steering box mounting chassis (2.4.A.3)

both outer sills & sill to floors

Pass 9 Jul 2016 58,080 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 56,325 miles

extensive welding repairs carried throughout vehicle underside ie: chassis floors inner sills & x / members

Pass 29 May 2014 55,820 miles

extensive welding repairs carried throughout vehicle underside & undersealed

Pass 25 May 2013 54,638 miles

all vehicle underside undersealed

extensive welding repairs carried out to o/s/ & n/s/front upper floors & chassis & door steps

Pass 11 Jun 2012 54,249 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 52,921 miles
Fail 21 May 2011 52,902 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Rear 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)

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 50,784 miles

some corrosion to underside

Pass 23 Jun 2009 47,060 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 47,059 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 44,925 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 44,925 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Rear Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 29 Jan 2008 44,644 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake servo vacuum pipe lightly rubbing (3.6.C.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2007 41,552 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 41,548 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Oct 2005 40,658 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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DFN 497K is a 1972 Volkswagen Camper Van in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 DFN 497K, 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 DFN 497K registered?

DFN 497K is a 1972 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 20 July 1972.

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