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KYX 397K

1972 Volkswagen Camper

Red Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2017
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

14,719 mi
Last recorded14,719 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2017
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Camper50,178 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKYX 397K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Fail 23 Nov 2017 14,719 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Headlamp switch faulty Main beam switch doesn't stay activated (1.7.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Corrosion near steering box (2.2.C.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Severe corrosion near passenger door and behind front bumper

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Rear Wheel arch has corrosion hole

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 14,697 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Fail 19 Aug 2016 14,697 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 14,567 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 14,264 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Outer Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Inner Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Outer Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Aug 2014 14,239 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Outer Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Inner Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Outer Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Aug 2013 13,896 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 13,619 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 13,616 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 13,387 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering box damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

n/s/r cv boot split

Pass 16 Sep 2009 10,870 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 10,868 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 7,472 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 7,470 miles

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 4,489 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 4,488 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 94,776 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 206,712 miles

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

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm seriously weakened by corrosion (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm seriously weakened by corrosion (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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KYX 397K is a 1972 Volkswagen Camper in Red with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KYX 397K, 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.

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KYX 397K is a 1972 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 22 March 1972.

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