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FLG 230K

1972 Volkswagen Camper Van

Silver Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2016
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

51,518 mi
Last recorded51,518 miles
Recorded on16 May 2016
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Camper Van54,011 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFLG 230K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper Van
Year1972
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 16 May 2016 51,518 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded step area (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded step area (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Light corrosion under vehicle.

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

Fail 6 Feb 2015 51,291 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 51,291 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 49,817 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 49,817 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 47,812 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 47,818 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2006 46,803 miles

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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FLG 230K is a 1972 Volkswagen Camper Van in Silver with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 FLG 230K, 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 FLG 230K registered?

FLG 230K is a 1972 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 2 March 1972.

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