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HMC 74J

1971 Volkswagen Camper

Green Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2022
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

62,733 mi
Last recorded62,733 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2021
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Camper51,862 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHMC 74J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2021 62,733 miles

Front cross member rusted

Front subframe repaired in underseal

Nearside Front step rusted

Offside Front step rusted

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2021 62,723 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front step badly corroded/holed but secure

Offside Front step badly corroded/holed but secure

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front cross member corroded/holed

hazzard light fitted but not working

parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 14 Sep 2020 62,580 miles

Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside body under front step corroded/holed

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside body under front step corroded/holed

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

hazards fitted but don't flash

underside front panel corroded/holed

Pass 2 Aug 2019 62,456 miles

Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front step corroded/holed

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front step corroded/holed

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front crossmember corroded/holed

front panel corroded/holed

hazard lights fitted but not working

rear bumper mounts corroded/holed

Pass 30 Jul 2018 61,204 miles

Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Steering component mounting prescribed area covered in excessive amount of underseal (2.1.2 (e) (i))

whole front end corroded/holed and major repairs . also covered in thick underseal

Fail 18 Jul 2018 61,091 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded steering box mount (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Steering component mounting prescribed area covered in excessive amount of underseal (2.1.2 (e) (i))

whole front end corroded/holed and major repairs . also covered in thick underseal

Pass 4 Jul 2017 59,912 miles

o/s/f ,n/s/r steps rusted and holed

Fail 3 Jul 2017 59,912 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded beam (2.4.A.3)

o/s/f ,n/s/r steps rusted and holed

Pass 27 Jul 2016 59,005 miles

front axle corroded but not holed

Fail 18 Jul 2016 59,005 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Front Inner Steering locking device missing t.r.e (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front axle corroded but not holed

Pass 1 Jul 2015 57,868 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s floor covering rusted and holed

Fail 24 Jun 2015 57,868 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s floor covering rusted and holed

Pass 16 Apr 2014 56,426 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

o/s/f under step rusted and holed

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 14 Apr 2014 56,426 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 26 Sep 2013 56,397 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 22 Sep 2012 55,597 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 18 Jul 2012 55,566 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 54,431 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 54,431 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 54,431 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 136,167 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 136,167 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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HMC 74J is a 1971 Volkswagen Camper in Green with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1971 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 51,862 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 HMC 74J, 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 55 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HMC 74J is a 1971 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 18 June 1971.

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