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LAX 122D

1966 Volkswagen Camper Van

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

61,021 mi
Last recorded61,021 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2016
Typical for 1966 Volkswagen Camper Van48,310 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLAX 122D
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper Van
Year1966
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2016 61,021 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 57,685 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Opening windscreens fitted so no wipers or washers fitted

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 57,170 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 57,168 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front suspension retaining device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 24 Apr 2014 55,759 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 53,583 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 51,664 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 51,663 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Dec 2010 50,996 miles

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

slight play front wheel bearings

Pass 17 Mar 2009 47,828 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 47,828 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 26 Oct 2007 43,819 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 43,819 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 20,125 miles

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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LAX 122D is a 1966 Volkswagen Camper Van in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1966 Volkswagen Camper Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 48,310 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 LAX 122D, 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 60 years old, this Volkswagen Camper Van is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LAX 122D registered?

LAX 122D is a 1966 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 31 December 1966.

Is LAX 122D safe to buy?

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