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HRD 786L

1972 Volkswagen Camper Van

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

33,728 mi
Last recorded33,728 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Camper Van54,011 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHRD 786L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper Van
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 33,728 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2025 33,196 miles

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

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))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 32,375 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 32,240 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2023 32,239 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner and offside (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner and offside (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jul 2016 31,848 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 29,889 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 29 May 2015 29,883 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 29 May 2014 27,960 miles

nearside rear outer cv boot split

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 May 2014 27,960 miles

nearside rear outer cv boot split

Pass 28 Aug 2013 25,827 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 25,225 miles

all corosion adviseries are outside of prescribed areas and unlikely to affect brakes /steering

battery insecure

nearside and offside lower body has slight corosion

nearside and offside outriggers corroded

Fail 13 Jun 2012 25,217 miles

Lower Steering column flexible coupling cracked and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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)

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

battery tray corroded and battery insecure

slight play in steering idler bush

various underbody corrosion not in perscribed areas

wiring poor condition

Pass 15 Jun 2011 25,018 miles

All corrosion advisories are outside of prescribed areas and un-likely to affect steering and braking componants and mounting points

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

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

Nearside Outer Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 23,271 miles

both inner and outer sills corroded

front brake pipes to flexis poor condition

n/s front jacking point corroded

Battery insecure

Fail 23 Jun 2010 23,269 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

both inner and outer sills corroded

front brake pipes to flexis poor condition

n/s front jacking point corroded

Battery insecure

Fail 23 Mar 2009 22,488 miles

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 22,488 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Mar 2008 19,920 miles

Battery insecure

Both front tyres have slight cracking in the tread

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

N/S and O/S sills have corrosion

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 17,713 miles

corrosion around body at rear. †o/s inner track rod worn slightly.

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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HRD 786L is a 1972 Volkswagen Camper Van in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HRD 786L, 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.

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What year was HRD 786L registered?

HRD 786L is a 1972 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 29 November 1972.

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