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HPB 862K

1971 Volkswagen Camper

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

2,327 mi
Last recorded2,327 miles
Recorded on21 May 2015
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Camper51,862 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHPB 862K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2015 2,327 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

offside cab step corroded

Pass 2 May 2014 2,216 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2013 1,878 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 1,401 miles

Efficiency is down on nearside rear

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside rear brake binding slightly

Offside rear outer drive shaft gaiter deteriorated

Rear brake application slightly uneven

Rear number plate deteriorated

corrosion to offside front chassis outrigger

Fail 27 Apr 2012 1,357 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside rear outer drive shaft gaiter split

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside rear outer drive shaft gaiter deteriorated

Rear number plate deteriorated

corrosion to offside front chassis outrigger

Pass 1 Apr 2011 999 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 629 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside rear drive shaft gaitors cracking

Pass 6 Apr 2009 99,145 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 97,817 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2007 93,864 miles

offside front inner sill corroded

offside rear outrigger corroded

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front axle has slight corrosion to nearside

Pass 31 Jan 2006 88,996 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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HPB 862K is a 1971 Volkswagen Camper in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HPB 862K, 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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HPB 862K is a 1971 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 24 August 1971.

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The MOT history for HPB 862K shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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