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KJD 262K

1972 Volkswagen Campervan

Red Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2017
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

535 mi
Last recorded535 miles
Recorded on27 May 2016
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Campervan47,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJD 262K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCampervan
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 May 2016 535 miles

Nearside Rear cracking & perishing to tyre

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Apr 2016 499 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion to body front and rear

Fail 14 Dec 2015 491 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch corroded sharp edges (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Trailer electrical socket insecure plus wires hanging (1.9.3a)

front brake pipes corroding

front number plate cracked

nearside door mirror broken

o/s/f wheel arch corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2014 225 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 224 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 213 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 149 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 99,689 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 97,658 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 97,635 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 97,513 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 97,513 miles

Centre Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 19 Jun 2008 97,223 miles

Centre Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber missing (2.7.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jun 2007 94,271 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 94,270 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2006 92,543 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Campervan?

Based on 12,604 MOT tests across 870 vehicles.

68.4%
Pass Rate
1,115
Miles/Year
61
Year Lifespan
870
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 811
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 659
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 519
Stop lamp not working 381
position lamp(s) not working 380
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KJD 262K is a 1972 Volkswagen Campervan in Red with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1972 Volkswagen Campervan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 47,533 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 Campervan fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 811 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KJD 262K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Campervan typically stays on UK roads for around 61 years. At 54 years old, this Volkswagen Campervan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KJD 262K is a 1972 Volkswagen Campervan, first registered on 13 April 1972.

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