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KPH 349K

1971 Volkswagen Type 2 Camper

Grey Petrol 1492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2022
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

75,207 mi
Last recorded75,207 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2021
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Type 2 Camper61,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKPH 349K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 2 Camper
Year1971
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,492cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2021 75,207 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2021 75,197 miles

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Pass 27 May 2017 74,059 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

under side of vehicle covered in anti corrosion paint

Fail 27 May 2017 74,059 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

under side of vehicle covered in anti corrosion paint

Fail 20 May 2017 74,059 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

under side of vehicle covered in anti corrosion paint

Pass 28 May 2016 73,529 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 18 May 2016 73,490 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Upper Torque/reaction arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside and offside rear floor pan corroded and holed

Nearside Front floor pan corroded and holed

Offside Front floor pan corroded and holed

Pass 25 Sep 2015 73,325 miles

Front floor corroded but not with in prescibed area.

Fail 24 Sep 2015 73,325 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front floor corroded but not with in prescibed area.

Pass 25 Sep 2014 71,050 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

some corrosion to floor pan

Fail 24 Sep 2014 71,050 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

some corrosion to floor pan

Pass 19 Sep 2013 69,858 miles

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

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

front floor and rear floor and front chassis general corrosion

Fail 11 Sep 2013 69,858 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Fail 21 May 2012 69,739 miles

Corrosion to O/S/F floor and outrigger

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 21 May 2012 69,739 miles

Corrosion to O/S/F floor and outrigger

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 69,717 miles

near side front jacking point rusty

underside of car covered in think underseal

washer switch sometimes faulty

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Type 2 Camper?

Based on 1,526 MOT tests across 117 vehicles.

68.0%
Pass Rate
1,055
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
117
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 122
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 94
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 71
position lamp(s) not working 60
Stop lamp not working 54
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KPH 349K is a 1971 Volkswagen Type 2 Camper in Grey with a 1,492cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1971 Volkswagen Type 2 Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.4% with a typical mileage of 61,746 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 Type 2 Camper fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 122 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KPH 349K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Type 2 Camper typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 55 years old, this Volkswagen Type 2 Camper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KPH 349K is a 1971 Volkswagen Type 2 Camper, first registered on 1 July 1971.

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