MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
82,998 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
both rear wheel bearings slight play
brake pedal rubber worn
Nearside Front tie rod inner boot perished
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
rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
offside track rod bent
play in seering pivot
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.
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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.
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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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