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HBL 676K

1972 Volkswagen Camper Van

Yellow Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

28,352 mi
Last recorded28,352 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2024
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Camper Van54,011 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHBL 676K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper Van
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2024 28,352 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced battery tray (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

many welding repairs to underside

Fail 12 Sep 2024 28,500 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced battery tray (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

many welding repairs to underside

Pass 8 Nov 2022 28,109 miles

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

many old welding repairs to body and underside

Fail 15 Jul 2022 28,108 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced battery tray (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

fuel pipes perished

many old welding repairs to body

vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 5 Jul 2021 27,605 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

heavy coating of underseal

many old welding repairs to underside

n/s battery tray

Pass 17 Jul 2020 27,208 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

many old welding repairs

Fail 17 Jul 2020 27,206 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

many old welding repairs

Pass 10 Oct 2018 26,714 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

n/s battery tray corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2017 25,587 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 6 Oct 2017 25,587 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 25,130 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 24,712 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 23,870 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 23,341 miles

Both rear tyres are cracked & in poor condition around the tyre tread

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 22,813 miles

Both rear tyres are cracked around the side wall

Under body corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2010 22,679 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

rear drive shaft boots split

Fail 12 Oct 2010 22,659 miles

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

rear drive shaft boots split

Pass 27 Oct 2009 22,470 miles

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Fail 20 Oct 2009 22,435 miles

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 22,156 miles

offside front floorpan and jacking point outrigger holed by corrosion

Fail 26 Sep 2006 22,137 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

offside front floorpan and jacking point outrigger holed by corrosion

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 676K is a 1972 Volkswagen Camper Van in Yellow with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 676K, 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 676K is a 1972 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 7 April 1972.

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