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FRD 781D

1966 Volkswagen Camper Van

Blue Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2018
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

95,082 mi
Last recorded95,082 miles
Recorded on30 May 2017
Typical for 1966 Volkswagen Camper Van48,310 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFRD 781D
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper Van
Year1966
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 May 2017 95,082 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 30 May 2017 95,082 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Mar 2015 93,764 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 93,764 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 92,448 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 92,448 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

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

Fail 28 Feb 2014 92,415 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

slight wear to steering idler

Pass 1 Mar 2013 92,010 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Slight play in centre steering idler bush/bearing.

Slight run out on o/s/f brake readings.

Fail 19 Feb 2013 92,010 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Slight play in centre steering idler bush/bearing.

Slight run out on o/s/f brake readings.

Pass 26 May 2011 91,395 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 91,395 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 90,302 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 89,701 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Dec 2007 89,690 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear servive brake low effort

Fail 7 Dec 2007 89,683 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear servive brake low effort

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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FRD 781D is a 1966 Volkswagen Camper Van in Blue with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

Across all 1966 Volkswagen Camper Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 48,310 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 FRD 781D, 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 60 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 FRD 781D registered?

FRD 781D is a 1966 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 17 May 1966.

Is FRD 781D safe to buy?

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