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HVK 233C

1976 Volkswagen Camper

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

92,692 mi
Last recorded92,692 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2017
Typical for 1976 Volkswagen Camper58,262 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHVK 233C
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1976
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2017 92,692 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 92,583 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 92,571 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 91,978 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 91,762 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 9 Jul 2009 91,610 miles

all tyre treads worn on edge

front brake drums oval

left reduction hub noisey

right headlamp pattern

steering idler play

suspension lowered

Fail 9 Jul 2009 91,610 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

all tyre treads worn on edge

front brake drums oval

left reduction hub noisey

right headlamp pattern

steering idler play

suspension lowered

Pass 27 Jun 2008 91,519 miles

all tyre treads worn on edge

indicator warning audible only

king pin play

rear crossmember damaged

rear number plate colour

right headlamp pattern

right inner sill repair

steering idler play

suspension lowered

Fail 27 Jun 2008 91,519 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

all tyre treads worn on edge

indicator warning audible only

king pin play

rear crossmember damaged

rear number plate colour

right headlamp pattern

right inner sill repair

steering idler play

suspension lowered

Pass 18 Jul 2007 91,440 miles

front tyres worn on edge

handbrake travel

inner sills poor repair

left handbrake effort

oil leak from engine

rear tyres worn on edge

steering idler play

suspension lowrered

Fail 18 Jul 2007 91,440 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

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

engine oil leak

front tyres worn on inside edge

handbrake travel

inner sills-poor repair

rear tyres worn on inside edge

steering idler play

suspension lowered

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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HVK 233C is a 1976 Volkswagen Camper in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1976 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 58,262 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 HVK 233C, 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 50 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HVK 233C registered?

HVK 233C is a 1976 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 2 July 1976.

Is HVK 233C safe to buy?

The MOT history for HVK 233C shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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