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HGX 640K

1972 Volkswagen Campervan

Silver Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

69,793 mi
Last recorded69,793 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2013
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Campervan47,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHGX 640K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCampervan
Year1972
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2013 69,793 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 69,793 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 66,550 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 64,221 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2011 64,221 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2011 64,205 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Body or chassis 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)

rear diff leaking

Pass 13 Aug 2010 60,650 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 60,650 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 59,965 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 56,279 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 51,884 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight oil leak from steering box

Pass 6 Oct 2006 48,911 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2005 45,140 miles

SLIGHT OIL LEAK ON STEERING BOX

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

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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HGX 640K is a 1972 Volkswagen Campervan in Silver with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 HGX 640K, 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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What year was HGX 640K registered?

HGX 640K is a 1972 Volkswagen Campervan, first registered on 25 May 1972.

Is HGX 640K safe to buy?

The MOT history for HGX 640K shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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