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GOW 384N

1975 Volkswagen Camper

Yellow Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

43,781 mi
Last recorded43,781 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2018
Typical for 1975 Volkswagen Camper53,850 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGOW 384N
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1975
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2018 43,781 miles

Body corroded.

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

Direction indicators slightly discoloured Both rear. (1.4.A.2f)

Evidence of repair under both front wheel arches.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Near side front sill damage (corroded)

Near side rear tyre slightly worn inner edge.

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

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

Off side front step corroded. (hole)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both. (2.6.2)

Under trays covering under body.

Fail 21 Dec 2017 43,781 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator missing Door indicator. (1.4.A.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Body corroded.

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

Direction indicators slightly discoloured Both rear. (1.4.A.2f)

Evidence of repair under both front wheel arches.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front wheel bearing has slight play Both front. (2.5.A.3c)

Near side rear tyres slightly worn inner edge.

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

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

Off side front step corroded has hole.

Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both rear. (2.6.2)

Under trays covering under body.

Pass 23 Dec 2016 39,037 miles

Evidence of repair round off side wheel arch.

Body corroded.

Corrosion to doors.

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Off side & near side cill has a hole front and rear.

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak ()

Under trays covering under body.

front number plate deteriorated.

Fail 19 Dec 2016 39,037 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Hole with in 30cm of prescribed area. (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords And side wall deteriorated. (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Steering damper damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Body corroded.

Corrosion to doors.

Evidence of repair round off side wheel arch.

Front tyres worn inner edges.

Near side seat mount insecure.

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Off side & near side cill has a hole front and rear.

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak ()

Throttle pedal loose.

Under trays covering under body.

front number plate deteriorated.

Steering system has play caused by damage steering damper.

Pass 18 Dec 2015 34,580 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2015 34,576 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings IN LINE WITH REAR OF PASSENGER DOOR (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings IN LINE WITH REAR OF DRIVERS DOOR (6.1.B.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 32,156 miles

rear light clusters appear smoked and less bright

Fail 5 Sep 2014 32,143 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear light clusters appear smoked and less bright

Pass 9 Sep 2013 31,504 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 31,111 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 30,566 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 29,887 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 28,653 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 27,641 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 19 Aug 2008 27,634 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 26,271 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 25,825 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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GOW 384N is a 1975 Volkswagen Camper in Yellow with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1975 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 53,850 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 GOW 384N, 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 51 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GOW 384N is a 1975 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 27 January 1975.

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