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KUY 496K

1972 Volkswagen Camper Van

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

73,367 mi
Last recorded73,367 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2017
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Camper Van54,011 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKUY 496K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper Van
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2017 73,367 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front front axle corrode

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

exhaust blowing

Fail 25 Jul 2017 73,367 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour both rear lamps discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front front axle corrode

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

exhaust blowing

Pass 1 Jul 2016 72,242 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded slight corrosion to all brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

master cylinder knocking steering box

nail R/H/F tyre

o/s/f head light reflector rusty on the inside

Fail 30 Jun 2016 72,242 miles

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both front (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded slight corrosion to all brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

master cylinder knocking steering box

nail R/H/F tyre

o/s/f head light reflector rusty on the inside

Pass 31 Jul 2015 71,694 miles

Slight oil leak from engine

Fail 15 Jun 2015 71,641 miles

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

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jun 2014 70,993 miles

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

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

front metal brake pipes (failed test) have been sanded & smothered in grease to prevent correct inspection procedure

main beam tell tail not working

offside indicator tell tail light not working (nearside illuminates at same time)

steering damper bush excessively worn

Fail 10 Jun 2014 70,943 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

main beam tell tail not working

offside indicator tell tail light not working (nearside illuminates at same time)

steering damper bush excessively worn

Pass 16 May 2013 68,652 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering damper deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 15 May 2013 68,652 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Steering damper deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 67,665 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 67,665 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Offside 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)

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

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

Front pannel corroded underneath

Oil leak

Pass 10 Aug 2011 67,665 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 67,665 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 67,658 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly corroded (2.4.G.4a)

Fail 9 Jul 2009 67,658 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly corroded (2.4.G.4a)

Pass 21 May 2008 61,643 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2008 61,643 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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KUY 496K is a 1972 Volkswagen Camper Van in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1972 Volkswagen Camper Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 54,011 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 Camper Van fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 1,322 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KUY 496K, 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 54 years old, this Volkswagen Camper Van is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KUY 496K is a 1972 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 1 January 1972.

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