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FVF 405K

1972 Volkswagen Campervan

Grey Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2017
Tests22 (11 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

99,906 mi
Last recorded99,906 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2017
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Campervan47,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFVF 405K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCampervan
Year1972
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 11 fail
Fail 28 Aug 2017 99,906 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake performance not tested Vehicle corrosion to excessive to safely conduct a brake test. (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion Wheel arch. (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Aug 2016 99,378 miles

nearside rear outrigger holed and corroded

offside and near side inner and outer sills badly holed and corroded

offside and nearside front jacking points holed and corroded

Fail 17 Aug 2016 99,378 miles

Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both on front steering arm (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

nearside rear outrigger holed and corroded

offside and near side inner and outer sills badly holed and corroded

offside and nearside front jacking points holed and corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2015 98,850 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 98,850 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 98,204 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 98,204 miles

Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 96,706 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

steering damper missing

Fail 12 Jul 2013 96,706 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

steering damper missing

Pass 3 Jul 2012 93,773 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 93,773 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 90,225 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 85,880 miles

corrosion on comps and structure // steering and susp slight // w.bearing // presence of sealant

Fail 13 Jul 2010 85,880 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

corrosion on comps and structure // steering and susp slight // w.bearing // presence of sealant

Pass 15 Jul 2009 81,291 miles

ADVISE CONDITION OF BRAKE PEDAL RUBBER.

ADVISE CONDITION OF REAR NUMBER PLATE.

ADVISE FRONT WINDSCREEN SCORED.

ADVISE OFFSIDE FRONT CROME HEADLIGHT COVER INSECURE.

ADVISE OFFSIDE FRONT DOOR MIRROR CRACKED.

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2009 81,291 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

ADVISE CONDITION OF BRAKE PEDAL RUBBER.

ADVISE CONDITION OF REAR NUMBER PLATE.

ADVISE FRONT WINDSCREEN SCORED.

ADVISE OFFSIDE FRONT CROME HEADLIGHT COVER INSECURE.

ADVISE OFFSIDE FRONT DOOR MIRROR CRACKED.

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 77,383 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 72,071 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 72,042 miles

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Fail 31 Jul 2007 72,027 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

o/s mirror cracked

Fail 3 Aug 2006 70,595 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front bumper insecure

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear bumper insecure

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s rear outter c/v gaiter split

Pass 3 Aug 2006 70,595 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front bumper insecure

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

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

Rear bumper insecure

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

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

n/s rear outter c/v gaiter split

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Campervan?

Based on 12,604 MOT tests across 870 vehicles.

68.4%
Pass Rate
1,115
Miles/Year
61
Year Lifespan
870
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 811
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 659
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 519
Stop lamp not working 381
position lamp(s) not working 380
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FVF 405K is a 1972 Volkswagen Campervan in Grey with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1972 Volkswagen Campervan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 47,533 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 Campervan fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 811 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FVF 405K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Campervan typically stays on UK roads for around 61 years. At 54 years old, this Volkswagen Campervan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FVF 405K is a 1972 Volkswagen Campervan, first registered on 1 June 1972.

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