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KMY 433K

1971 Volkswagen Campervan

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

96,074 mi
Last recorded96,074 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2011
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Campervan52,960 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKMY 433K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCampervan
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2011 96,074 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

front lower and rear upper structures corroded close to prescribed areas

wiper blades poor

Pass 9 Jul 2010 95,041 miles

as mot 383909780171

Fail 8 Jul 2010 95,039 miles

Front Lower Steering component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

underside has corrosion,repairs and weak points on and or near prescribed areas

Fail 1 Jul 2010 95,023 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 93,384 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 93,180 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

near side rear tyre wearing on edges

off side rear tyre wearing on edges

Fail 13 Jun 2008 93,179 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

near side rear tyre wearing on edges

off side rear tyre wearing on edges

Pass 29 Jun 2007 92,760 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 92,752 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

play in steering box

play in steering idler

repairs to floor sills chassis outriggers and steps very poor

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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KMY 433K is a 1971 Volkswagen Campervan in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1971 Volkswagen Campervan models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 52,960 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 KMY 433K, 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 55 years old, this Volkswagen Campervan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KMY 433K is a 1971 Volkswagen Campervan, first registered on 1 October 1971.

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