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HAE 277K

1972 Volkswagen Campervan

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

41,832 mi
Last recorded41,832 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Campervan47,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHAE 277K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCampervan
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 41,832 miles

Body and chassis slightly corroded.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Anti roll bar bush deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced O/S/F sill/out rigger corroded but not excessively. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2025 41,832 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Body and chassis slightly corroded.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Anti roll bar bush deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced O/S/F sill/out rigger corroded but not excessively. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 41,778 miles

Body and chassis slightly corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2011 41,448 miles

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

GENERAL OIL LEAKS

NAIL IN OSF TYRE (SHOULDER)

NSF DOOR MIRROR INSECURE

NSR AND OSR OUTER DRIVESHAFT GAITORS SPLIT

OSF AND NSR TYRES AGE CRACKED

SLIGHT CORROSION TO BOTH FRONT JACKING POINTS

SLIGHT CORROSION TO CAB FLOOR

SLIGHT CORROSION TO OSR BATTERY TRAY

SLIGHT EXHAUST LEAK

Pass 27 Jul 2009 41,016 miles

SEE ADVISORY ITEMS TEST NO-913162409223.BRAKE BALANCE ONLY JUST IN LIMITS.N/S PARK BRAKE OPERATION VERY HEAVY.

Fail 21 Jul 2009 41,001 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

O/S/F BUMP STOP MISSING.PLAY MISC COMPONENTS STEERING/SUSPENSION.CORROSION MISC COMPONENTS-CHASSIS-BRAKES-SUSPENSION ETC.DAMAGE O/S/F+N/S/R TYRE WALL.

STEERING BOX LEAK? N/S/R DRIVE SHAFT BOOT SPLIT.LONG TRAVEL.R BRAKES-APPLICATION UNEVEN.

Pass 17 Jul 2008 40,577 miles

nearside front brake pipe light rust

nearside rear brake pipe light rust

offside front brake pipe light rust

offside front tyre outer wall cracking

Fail 11 Jul 2008 40,577 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

nearside front brake pipe light rust

nearside rear brake pipe light rust

offside front brake pipe light rust

offside front tyre outer wall cracking

Fail 5 Jun 2007 40,076 miles

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

Off side front tyre perishing on side walls

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2007 40,076 miles

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

Off side front tyre perishing on side walls

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 39,465 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 39,465 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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HAE 277K is a 1972 Volkswagen Campervan in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 HAE 277K, 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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HAE 277K is a 1972 Volkswagen Campervan, first registered on 12 June 1972.

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