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GHU 526K

1972 Volkswagen Campervan

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

71,694 mi
Last recorded71,694 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2017
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Campervan47,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGHU 526K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCampervan
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2017 71,694 miles

Front Steering pivot point has slight play CENTRE STEERING IDLER WORN (2.2.B.1g)

GENERAL ALL MAIN SUSPENSION BUSHES PEISHED

GENERAL ALL STEERING BALL JOINT GAITORS PERISHED

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Sep 2017 71,694 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

Front Steering pivot point has slight play CENTRE STEERING IDLER WORN (2.2.B.1g)

GENERAL ALL MAIN SUSPENSION BUSHES PEISHED

GENERAL ALL STEERING BALL JOINT GAITORS PERISHED

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 71,214 miles

front suspention arm rubber dust covers perished front lower and upper both sides.

Fail 24 Jun 2016 71,210 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (1.8)

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working both sides (1.2.1b)

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

Front Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

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

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

Rear shock absorbers week

Pass 15 May 2014 69,846 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Fail 8 May 2014 69,845 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 69,057 miles

patches of corrosion

Pass 8 May 2012 68,367 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 67,710 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine oil leak

fuel hose to carb insecure

Fail 6 May 2011 67,710 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine oil leak

fuel hose to carb insecure

Pass 18 Feb 2010 67,233 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Feb 2009 66,287 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 64,045 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 60,892 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 58,941 miles

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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GHU 526K is a 1972 Volkswagen Campervan in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GHU 526K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GHU 526K registered?

GHU 526K is a 1972 Volkswagen Campervan, first registered on 8 May 1972.

Is GHU 526K safe to buy?

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