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HBL 671K

1972 Volkswagen Camper Van

Red Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

75,145 mi
Last recorded75,145 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2017
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Camper Van54,011 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHBL 671K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper Van
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2017 75,145 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 74,168 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 74,147 miles

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)

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

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2014 73,055 miles

N/S/F outer sill corroded

N/S/F tyre parishing

N/S/F wheel arch corroded

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

O/S/F outer sill corroded

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2014 73,055 miles

N/S/F outer sill corroded

N/S/F tyre parishing

N/S/F wheel arch corroded

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

O/S/F outer sill corroded

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 71,070 miles

Both front tyres cracked in sidewalls

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 19 Oct 2013 71,052 miles

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

Both front tyres cracked in sidewalls

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Oct 2012 694,731 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

There is a slight oil leak coming from the engine.

o/s/f tyre is cracked all around the sidewall and both rear tyres are craked all around the side wall.

Pass 22 Oct 2011 67,718 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 66,066 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 63,979 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2009 63,979 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2008 61,788 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 59,854 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 58,400 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Camper Van?

Based on 20,778 MOT tests across 1,413 vehicles.

68.6%
Pass Rate
1,173
Miles/Year
61
Year Lifespan
1,413
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,322
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 857
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 815
Stop lamp not working 626
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 558
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HBL 671K is a 1972 Volkswagen Camper Van in Red 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 Camper Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 54,011 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Camper Van fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 1,322 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HBL 671K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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HBL 671K is a 1972 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 14 April 1972.

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