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HVS 809

1961 Volkswagen Camper

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2023
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

43,315 mi
Last recorded43,315 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2022
Typical for 1961 Volkswagen Camper42,073 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHVS 809
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1961
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2022 43,315 miles

oil leak

Pass 26 Jun 2021 43,243 miles

oil leak

Fail 23 Jun 2021 43,229 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

oil leak

Pass 20 Aug 2018 43,004 miles

slight play in offside front king pin

Pass 16 Sep 2011 42,863 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 42,855 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 42,073 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 41,884 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 41,677 miles

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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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HVS 809 is a 1961 Volkswagen Camper in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1961 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 42,073 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 HVS 809, 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 65 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HVS 809 registered?

HVS 809 is a 1961 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 8 June 1961.

Is HVS 809 safe to buy?

The MOT history for HVS 809 shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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