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EKH 553J

1972 Volkswagen Camper Van

Orange Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2019
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

82,998 mi
Last recorded82,998 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2018
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Camper Van54,011 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEKH 553J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper Van
Year1972
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2018 82,998 miles

both rear wheel bearings slight play

brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 22 Apr 2017 82,230 miles

Nearside Front tie rod inner boot perished

Pass 30 Apr 2016 81,505 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear slight bind on rear brake

Pass 4 Apr 2015 80,593 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2015 80,593 miles

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 79,336 miles

offside track rod bent

play in seering pivot

Fail 8 Apr 2014 79,336 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both side repeaters not working

offside rear brake binding

offside track rod bent

offside upper balljoint dust cover split

play in seering pivot

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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EKH 553J is a 1972 Volkswagen Camper Van in Orange with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EKH 553J, 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 EKH 553J registered?

EKH 553J is a 1972 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 31 December 1972.

Is EKH 553J safe to buy?

The MOT history for EKH 553J shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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