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KPB 949K

1972 Volkswagen Camper

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

78,276 mi
Last recorded78,276 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2018
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Camper50,178 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKPB 949K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2018 78,276 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 78,109 miles

Fuel cap seal perrished.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 15 Jul 2016 78,008 miles

Oil leak ()

offside front step corroded

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 77,456 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 76,781 miles

offside sill corroded

Fail 9 Jul 2014 76,781 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside sill corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2013 76,325 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear outer drive shaft gaiter damaged

Fail 23 Jul 2013 76,325 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear outer drive shaft gaiter damaged

Pass 23 Apr 2007 76,214 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 76,214 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 74,402 miles

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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KPB 949K is a 1972 Volkswagen Camper in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1972 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 50,178 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 KPB 949K, 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 54 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 KPB 949K registered?

KPB 949K is a 1972 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 8 June 1972.

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The MOT history for KPB 949K shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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