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FKN 651L

1972 Volkswagen Camper Van

Orange Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2017
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

50,553 mi
Last recorded50,553 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2016
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Camper Van54,011 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFKN 651L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper Van
Year1972
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2016 50,553 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tailpipe connection (7.1.2)

both rear wheel arches slightly corroded

oil leak

passenger front seatbelt slightly loose

Pass 17 Mar 2015 50,292 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 49,364 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside rear inner wheel arch has light corrosion

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside rear inner wheel arch has light corrosion

Vehicle underbody has light corrosion

Fail 5 Sep 2013 49,298 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear bumper exessively corroded to nearside

Rear bumper exessively corroded to offside

Registartion plate lamp flickering

Vehicle body has various rust patches

Pass 16 Jun 2012 48,703 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 48,346 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 48,308 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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FKN 651L is a 1972 Volkswagen Camper Van in Orange with a 1,584cc 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 FKN 651L, 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 FKN 651L registered?

FKN 651L is a 1972 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 20 October 1972.

Is FKN 651L safe to buy?

The MOT history for FKN 651L 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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