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LFM 689N

1975 Volkswagen Camper Van

Yellow Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2019
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

50,867 mi
Last recorded50,867 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2018
Typical for 1975 Volkswagen Camper Van52,729 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLFM 689N
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper Van
Year1975
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2018 50,867 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

slight crossion all round

Fail 5 Sep 2018 50,867 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

slight crossion all round

Fail 23 Aug 2018 50,867 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Air brake cylinder/actuator leaking master silder (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Drag link end modification unsafe split pin missing (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen wrong light (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength x3 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam all bolts (5.1.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen wrong light (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam all bolts (5.1.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength x3 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Axle king pin so loose it is likely to affect directional stability (5.1.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Axle king pin so loose it is likely to affect directional stability (5.1.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected x3 (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced x3 (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Axle king pin so loose it is likely to affect directional stability (5.1.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected x3 (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced x2 (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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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LFM 689N is a 1975 Volkswagen Camper Van in Yellow with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1975 Volkswagen Camper Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 52,729 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 LFM 689N, 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 51 years old, this Volkswagen Camper Van is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LFM 689N registered?

LFM 689N is a 1975 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 1 January 1975.

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