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HBW 835N

1974 Volkswagen Camper

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

47,009 mi
Last recorded47,009 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2017
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Camper51,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHBW 835N
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2017 47,009 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 46,492 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 46,492 miles

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Sep 2015 46,492 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 45,644 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 45,644 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 45,042 miles

underbody corrosion

Pass 29 Mar 2012 43,036 miles

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

black paint on under body (rusted?)

n/s/r cv boot split

play in o/s/f suspension arm bearing

suspension low

tow bar lights missing

Fail 23 Mar 2012 43,032 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

black paint on under body (rusted?)

n/s/r cv boot split

suspension low

tow bar lights missing

Pass 31 Mar 2011 41,448 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

corrosion developing in some non related components ok at this mot test

corrosion in battery tray

water hose !!!!! perished advise customer

Fail 23 Mar 2011 41,445 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

corrosion developing in some non related components ok at this mot test

corrosion in battery tray

water hose !!!!! perished advise customer

Pass 17 Aug 2009 40,899 miles

nearside front wheel bearing has slight rumble when spun up

nearside inner c.v boot split

nearside sunvisor insecure

offside front wiper blade spilt

play in nearside rear wheel bearing

slight play in brake pedal linkage

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

slight play in offside inner track rod end

Fail 15 Aug 2009 40,899 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside front wheel bearing has slight rumble when spun up

nearside inner c.v boot split

nearside sunvisor insecure

offside front wiper blade spilt

play in nearside rear wheel bearing

slight play in brake pedal linkage

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

slight play in offside inner track rod end

Pass 7 Jan 2008 40,102 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 40,081 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 37,032 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 37,032 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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)

n/s/r inner cv gaiter split and leaking

oil leak

slight play all steering joints

steering joint dust cover split/missing

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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HBW 835N is a 1974 Volkswagen Camper in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 1974 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 51,948 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 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 7,879 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HBW 835N, 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 52 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HBW 835N registered?

HBW 835N is a 1974 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 1 December 1974.

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