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LAR 238C

1965 Volkswagen Type 2 Camper

Grey Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

3,283 mi
Last recorded3,283 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2018
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLAR 238C
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 2 Camper
Year1965
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc
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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2018 3,283 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2018 3,278 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit both (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 2,003 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 438 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 99,017 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 97,081 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

osr hand brake showing a low reading

Fail 7 Jul 2014 97,081 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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)

Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

osr hand brake showing a low reading

Pass 9 Jul 2013 95,217 miles

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

washers weak

wipers smear on screen

Fail 5 Jul 2013 95,217 miles

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

Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

washers weak

wipers smear on screen

Pass 2 Jul 2012 95,217 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 95,217 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside hand/park brake not as efficient as expected.

Offside rear indicator/hazard bulb socket needs adjusting. Bulb functional but not seated correctly.

Pass 3 Jun 2010 95,217 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 26,433 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 26,454 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 26,454 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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 Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 94,955 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 94,955 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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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LAR 238C is a 1965 Volkswagen Type 2 Camper in Grey with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LAR 238C, 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 61 years old, this Volkswagen Type 2 Camper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LAR 238C registered?

LAR 238C is a 1965 Volkswagen Type 2 Camper, first registered on 1 September 1965.

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