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HCV 834L

1973 Volkswagen Campervan

Beige Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

20,000 mi
Last recorded20,000 miles
Recorded on4 May 2018
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Campervan47,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHCV 834L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCampervan
Year1973
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 May 2018 20,000 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (7.1.2)

Under body corrosion

Pass 28 Apr 2017 20,000 miles

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive X member (2.2.C.1h)

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

Rear X member corroded

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

Pass 23 May 2014 20,000 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 May 2014 20,000 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 20,000 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 8 Apr 2013 20,000 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Nov 2011 20,000 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 20,000 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2009 17,837 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front panel rusty

rear panel rusty

Pass 8 Aug 2008 16,127 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

some corrosion rear panel

Pass 9 Aug 2007 15,613 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 15,610 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 14,942 miles

brake pipes corroded

front cross beam corroded

headlights lower limit and poor patterns

o/s inner and outer track rod end boots split

o/s/f brake pipe poorley fitted excess pipe

slight leak o/s inner drive shaft gaitor

slight wear steering drop arm front and rear ball joints.

slight wear steering idler

Pass 24 Aug 2005 12,270 miles

O/S/F BRAKE PIPE POORLY FITTED [EXCESS BRAKE PIPE]

POOR HEADLAMP PATTERNS

SLIGHT PLAY STEERING DROP ARM REAR BALL JOINT

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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HCV 834L is a 1973 Volkswagen Campervan in Beige with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1973 Volkswagen Campervan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 47,958 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 HCV 834L, 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 53 years old, this Volkswagen Campervan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HCV 834L registered?

HCV 834L is a 1973 Volkswagen Campervan, first registered on 1 February 1973.

Is HCV 834L safe to buy?

The MOT history for HCV 834L shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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