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KMU 459K

1971 Volkswagen Camper Van

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2023
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

11,069 mi
Last recorded11,069 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2023
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Camper Van53,159 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKMU 459K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper Van
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 14 Apr 2023 11,069 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working front or rear (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 10,927 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2020 10,590 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 9,261 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 9,261 miles

Nearside All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 8,238 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 8,237 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2017 7,789 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2017 7,789 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 6,729 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 5,930 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 5,288 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 4,642 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 3,904 miles

exhaust system has started to show signs of pitting

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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KMU 459K is a 1971 Volkswagen Camper Van in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KMU 459K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KMU 459K registered?

KMU 459K is a 1971 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 10 August 1971.

Is KMU 459K safe to buy?

The MOT history for KMU 459K shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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