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GBC 665N

1974 Volkswagen Camper

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

55,371 mi
Last recorded55,371 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2017
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Camper51,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGBC 665N
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2017 55,371 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both front (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear (3.6.B.4e)

corrosion to all inner wheel arches

corrosion to all outer wheel arches

corrosion to sills

fuel pipes corroded

vehicle has been undersealed in places

vehicle is in extremely poor condition due to corrosion and poor welding repairs (not within prescribed areas yet)

Fail 5 Jul 2017 55,360 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside inner sill/wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside rear shock mounting (inner chassis) (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion to all outer wheel arches

corrosion to sills

fuel pipes corroded

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both front (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear (3.6.B.4e)

corrosion to all inner wheel arches

vehicle is in extremely poor condition due to corrosion and poor welding repairs (not within prescribed areas yet)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 55,331 miles

corrosion to front and rear suspension/axles

corrosion to front panel, rear panel, floor pan and most of chassis

exhaust system corroded

heavy corrosion to offside sill but not within prescribed are

oil leak

slight play in front wheel bearings

vehicle has been undersealed

vehicle has had extensive welding repairs carried out to underside

vehicle is in extremely poor condition underneath due to corrosion but not with in prescribed areas

Fail 6 Jul 2016 55,331 miles

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

corrosion to front and rear suspension/axles

corrosion to front panel, rear panel, floor pan and most of chassis

exhaust system corroded

heavy corrosion to offside sill but not within prescribed are

oil leak

slight play in front wheel bearings

vehicle has been undersealed

vehicle has had extensive welding repairs carried out to underside

vehicle is in extremely poor condition underneath due to corrosion but not with in prescribed areas

Pass 2 Sep 2015 55,116 miles

corrosion to both sills, front panel and parts of chassis but not within a prescribed area

Pass 14 Jul 2014 54,268 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

body corroded

chassis corroded

holed corrosion to offside inner sill outside of prescribed area

offside and nearside front inner wheel arches heavily corroded

poor repairs to chassis and front part of body

rear crossmember corroded/undersealed

repair to offside rear inner wheel arch inadequate but not deemed to be within a prescribed area

suspension components and axles corroded

Fail 11 Jul 2014 54,260 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

body corroded

chassis corroded

holed corrosion to offside inner sill outside of prescribed area

offside and nearside front inner wheel arches heavily corroded

poor repairs to chassis and front part of body

rear crossmember corroded/undersealed

repair to offside rear inner wheel arch inadequate but not deemed to be within a prescribed area

suspension components and axles corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2013 53,787 miles

advisories from previous test no 547971693153

Fail 10 Jul 2013 53,787 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

heavy corrosion to all rear floor pan,s

heavy corrosion to both front & rear axle,s

heavy corrosion to both front inner wheel arche,s

heavy corrosion to both rear & front chassis rail,s

heavy corrosion to nearside & offside inner & outer sill,s

Pass 12 Jul 2012 53,075 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front axle corroded

nearside rear chassis leg corroded.

offside rear chassis leg corroded.

suspect repairs to nearside front seatbelt anchorage prescribed area.

suspect repairs to offside front seatbelt anchorage prescribed area.

Fail 10 Jul 2012 53,009 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front axle corroded

nearside rear chassis leg corroded.

offside rear chassis leg corroded.

suspect repairs to nearside front seatbelt anchorage prescribed area.

suspect repairs to offside front seatbelt anchorage prescribed area.

Pass 13 Jul 2011 51,948 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 51,946 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Towbar retaining device missing (6.6.3a)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 50,889 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 50,889 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Towbar locking device missing (6.6.3b)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 49,956 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 49,956 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 48,565 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008

Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 29 May 2007 46,724 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 45,995 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Camper?

Based on 115,919 MOT tests across 7,619 vehicles.

67.9%
Pass Rate
1,159
Miles/Year
62
Year Lifespan
7,619
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 7,879
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 6,226
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,804
Stop lamp not working 3,507
position lamp(s) not working 3,386
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GBC 665N is a 1974 Volkswagen Camper in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1974 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 51,948 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 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 7,879 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GBC 665N, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Camper typically stays on UK roads for around 62 years. At 52 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GBC 665N is a 1974 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 1 November 1974.

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