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LFM 79N

1975 Volkswagen Camper

Green Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

3,077 mi
Last recorded3,077 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2018
Typical for 1975 Volkswagen Camper53,850 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLFM 79N
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1975
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2018 3,077 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 3,075 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 2,856 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced slight condensation (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 2,601 miles

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

Imbalance to front service brakes

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Play in steering shaft through axle

Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both rear (2.6.2)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 1,625 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 1,188 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 1,188 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2014 1,123 miles

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

Front Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.2.D.2c)

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 438 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2013 438 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 97,839 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering column shaft modified, but not inappropriately (2.2.C.1e)

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

Slight steering idler wear.

Supplementary battery insecure.

o/s drive shaft cv boot inner, clip insecure, losing grease.

Pass 28 Jan 2011 97,768 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2010 96,956 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 96,956 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 95,064 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 34,717 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 31,544 miles

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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LFM 79N is a 1975 Volkswagen Camper in Green with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1975 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 53,850 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 LFM 79N, 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 51 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LFM 79N is a 1975 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 1 August 1975.

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