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DNG 87K

1971 Volkswagen Camper Van

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

31,931 mi
Last recorded31,931 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2009
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Camper Van53,159 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDNG 87K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper Van
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2009 31,931 miles

Front suspension bump / rebound stop rubbers are missing?

Offside front suspension upper and lower ball joint boots are split.

Fail 15 Apr 2009 31,931 miles

Front suspension bump / rebound stop rubbers are missing?

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front suspension upper and lower ball joint boots are split.

Fail 14 Apr 2009 31,927 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Front suspension bump / rebound stop rubbers are missing?

Offside front suspension upper and lower ball joint boots are split.

Pass 15 Feb 2008 31,031 miles

Crimped ferrules on rear brake hoses are fairly corroded.

Engine is leaking oil.

Front brake discs are very corroded.

Nearside front tyre treads are feathering.

Nearside rear hand and foot brake efficiency is a little deficient compared to offside.

Nearside rear tyre appears very low on pressure.

Offside front suspension ball joint boots are split.

Rear hatch / engine cover will not secure closed.

Pass 5 Jul 2006 29,461 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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DNG 87K is a 1971 Volkswagen Camper Van in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1971 Volkswagen Camper Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 53,159 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 DNG 87K, 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 55 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 DNG 87K registered?

DNG 87K is a 1971 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is DNG 87K safe to buy?

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