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HKL 556N

1975 Volkswagen Camper Van

Orange Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

26,644 mi
Last recorded26,644 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2011
Typical for 1975 Volkswagen Camper Van52,729 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHKL 556N
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper Van
Year1975
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2011 26,644 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Fail 27 Jul 2011 26,639 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Aug 2009 26,634 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 26,618 miles

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

Horn control insecure (1.6.1)

Horn control not readily accessible to the driver (1.6.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 21 May 2008 25,580 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 21 May 2008 25,580 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 May 2007 25,514 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 25,514 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

extensive repair work already been under taken

Oil leak

Pass 8 May 2006 25,292 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 25,290 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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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HKL 556N is a 1975 Volkswagen Camper Van in Orange with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1975 Volkswagen Camper Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 52,729 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 HKL 556N, 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 51 years old, this Volkswagen Camper Van is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HKL 556N is a 1975 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 1 February 1975.

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