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EAW 591L

1973 Volkswagen Camper

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,779 mi
Last recorded62,779 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2023
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Camper55,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEAW 591L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2023 62,779 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under vehicle all over light corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced side sill light corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch to floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 62,499 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 62,497 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2021 62,497 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 May 2017 61,434 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 16,062 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 61,020 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Fail 29 Jun 2016 60,985 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe excessively chafed Servo End (3.6.C.1b)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure to top inner wheel arch (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired top inner wheelarch (5.2.6)

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

O/S handbrake cable rubbing brake servo

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

air intake pipe split

all four rear C.V gaiters perished and split

front brakes sticking

rear brake balance 29%

slight handbrake travel

suspect O/S track rod bent

Pass 30 Jun 2015 59,844 miles

Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 May 2014 59,311 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 59,272 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 22 May 2013 58,627 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 58,619 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 May 2012 57,897 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 57,824 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 May 2011 57,191 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 55,944 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 55,944 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 54,316 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 53,753 miles

both front headlamps have reduced light output I advise you to change the lights asap

Pass 29 Jun 2006 52,568 miles

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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EAW 591L is a 1973 Volkswagen Camper in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1973 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 55,762 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 EAW 591L, 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 53 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EAW 591L registered?

EAW 591L is a 1973 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 9 July 1973.

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