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HPB 880K

1971 Volkswagen Camper Van

Red Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

88,779 mi
Last recorded88,779 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2024
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Camper Van53,159 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHPB 880K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper Van
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2024 88,779 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 13 Jun 2024 75,444 miles

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

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2023 73,160 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides chassis legs (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 71,365 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2021 67,986 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2020 65,216 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2019 59,942 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 May 2018 53,828 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 47,917 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion slightly corroded all around vehicle (6.1.A.1)

Pass 27 May 2016 42,284 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 39,436 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

front chasis corroded

play in steering box

rear chassis coroded

steel under trays obscuring inspection of some underside components

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 1 Jun 2015 39,436 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

front chasis corroded

play in steering box

rear chassis coroded

steel under trays obscuring inspection of some underside components

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2014 39,227 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 39,220 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Fail 11 Oct 2013 39,204 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Centre Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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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HPB 880K is a 1971 Volkswagen Camper Van in Red with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 HPB 880K, 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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What year was HPB 880K registered?

HPB 880K is a 1971 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 10 September 1971.

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