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EVF 172K

1972 Volkswagen Camper Van

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2018
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

64,177 mi
Last recorded64,177 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2017
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Camper Van54,011 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEVF 172K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper Van
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2017 64,177 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floors, chassis, sills (2.4.A.3)

Fail 2 Jun 2017 64,177 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front beam o/s and n/s (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front cross member (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floors, chassis, sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 63,786 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

head light cracked

Fail 8 Jun 2016 63,786 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both inner sills (2.4.A.3)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front cross member (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear out rigger (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

head light cracked

Pass 3 Jun 2015 63,036 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 19 May 2015 63,024 miles

Front Sub-frame inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

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

Offside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.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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EVF 172K is a 1972 Volkswagen Camper Van in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 EVF 172K, 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 EVF 172K registered?

EVF 172K is a 1972 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 1 January 1972.

Is EVF 172K safe to buy?

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