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HMA 657K

1972 Volkswagen Camper Van

Red Petrol 1585cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

164,435 mi
Last recorded164,435 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2017
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Camper Van54,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHMA 657K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper Van
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,585cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2017 164,435 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 163,945 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 163,661 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 16 Jun 2015 163,661 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 162,932 miles

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

front suspension beam slightly corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2013 160,992 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 158,621 miles

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

front floor slightly corroded

nearside front floor is slightly corroded

Fail 20 Apr 2011 156,769 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

offside front brake is slightly binding

underbody undersealed

Pass 20 Apr 2011 156,769 miles

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

offside front brake is slightly binding

underbody undersealed

Pass 14 May 2009 152,211 miles

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

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

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

underbody covered in underseal

Pass 22 Feb 2008 147,193 miles

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

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

offside front suspension beam slightly corroded

Pass 25 May 2006 146,196 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 146,190 miles

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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HMA 657K is a 1972 Volkswagen Camper Van in Red with a 1,585cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HMA 657K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HMA 657K registered?

HMA 657K is a 1972 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 23 June 1972.

Is HMA 657K safe to buy?

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