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ECV 411K

1972 Volkswagen Camper Van

Green Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

2,500 mi
Last recorded2,500 miles
Recorded on21 May 2018
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Camper Van54,011 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationECV 411K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper Van
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc
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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 May 2018 2,500 miles

All tyre's slightly perished

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

underside heavily undersealed

Fail 16 May 2018 2,499 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (7.1.2)

Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both light output dull (1.7.5c)

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

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

All tyre's slightly perished

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

underside heavily undersealed

Pass 11 May 2017 2,217 miles

Both front tyres cracking and perishing

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

Nearside rear tyre cracking and perishing

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 26 Apr 2017 2,216 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both front tyres cracking and perishing

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

Nearside rear tyre cracking and perishing

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Apr 2016 1,495 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Slight play in steering box

Steering slightly stiff

Fail 19 Apr 2016 1,493 miles

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Slight play in steering box

Steering slightly stiff

Pass 18 Apr 2015 376 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 13 Apr 2015 376 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Feb 2014 99,491 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 97,700 miles

most weld repairs have been covered over with under seal

Pass 10 Sep 2011 95,600 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 6 Sep 2011 95,600 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 91,983 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

chassis welds not assest properly due 2 under seal covering

Pass 26 Aug 2009 90,454 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 90,453 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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ECV 411K is a 1972 Volkswagen Camper Van in Green with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ECV 411K, 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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ECV 411K is a 1972 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 21 July 1972.

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