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EFA 956L

1972 Volkswagen Camper Van

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2023
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

40,392 mi
Last recorded40,392 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2022
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Camper Van54,011 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEFA 956L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper Van
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc
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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2022 40,392 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 40,257 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 40,213 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 39,911 miles

Front suspenion tube is corroded but not excessive.

Offside front crossmember is excessively corroded but is not considered to be in a perscribed area.

Fail 9 Jun 2014 39,911 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front suspenion tube is corroded but not excessive.

Offside front crossmember is excessively corroded but is not considered to be in a perscribed area.

Pass 5 Oct 2010 38,937 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 38,937 miles

Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp patterns are poor

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 37,275 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 36,368 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 35,990 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 35,990 miles

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

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

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

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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EFA 956L is a 1972 Volkswagen Camper Van in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 EFA 956L, 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 EFA 956L registered?

EFA 956L is a 1972 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 21 September 1972.

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