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1971 Volkswagen Camper Van

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2022
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

87,539 mi
Last recorded87,539 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2021
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Camper Van53,159 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHNW 281K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper Van
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2021 87,539 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2021 87,539 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2018 86,696 miles

Both front shock bushes slightly deteriorated

Both front tyres unusual tyre wear

Drivers door slightly rusty

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Torsion bar seal missing nearside

Vehicle underbody slightly rusty

Fail 3 Nov 2018 86,696 miles

Both front shock bushes slightly deteriorated

Both front tyres unusual tyre wear

Drivers door slightly rusty

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Torsion bar seal missing nearside

Vehicle underbody slightly rusty

Fail 1 Sep 2018 86,473 miles

Brake performance not tested No pressure at foot brake (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture Kinked (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Drivers door slightly rusty

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock absorber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock absorber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Torsion bar seal missing nearside front

Vehicle underbody slightly rusty

Pass 2 Jun 2016 85,925 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2016

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 83,529 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 Feb 2015 83,512 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 82,815 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

front axle/suspension assembly rusty

Fail 26 Nov 2013 82,815 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

front axle/suspension assembly rusty

Pass 30 Nov 2012 80,901 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 80,899 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 78,068 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 77,671 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 77,392 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 77,390 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 76,907 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 76,299 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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HNW 281K is a 1971 Volkswagen Camper Van in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

Across all 1971 Volkswagen Camper Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 53,159 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 HNW 281K, 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 55 years old, this Volkswagen Camper Van is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HNW 281K is a 1971 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 1 July 1971.

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