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LHW 217P

1976 Volkswagen Camper

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2022
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

80,008 mi
Last recorded80,008 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2021
Typical for 1976 Volkswagen Camper58,262 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLHW 217P
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2021 80,008 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various sections of under body corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various welding repairs to under body (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Aug 2021 79,932 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting jacking point area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security jacking point area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 79,074 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed upper and lower hinges (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor to sill edge near rear wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 77,116 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Front brake hoses deteriorated

Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front inner arch area corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear inner sill heavily corroded

Nearside Rear outer CV gaiter deteriorated

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside window frame corroded

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% limit is 30% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

corrosion under body

Pass 16 May 2017 75,780 miles

Both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Nearside front body corroded

Nearside rear outer CV gaiter deteriorated

Underbody corrosion

Fail 12 May 2017 75,775 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill (5.2.6)

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

Both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Nearside front body corroded

Nearside rear outer CV gaiter deteriorated

Underbody corrosion

Pass 28 Apr 2016 68,763 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 68,760 miles

Centre Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 52,759 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 52,759 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jul 2013 51,998 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

different tyre widths front to rear

offside front lower bump stop missing

perishing to all four tyres

Fail 16 Jul 2013 51,998 miles

Centre Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

different tyre widths front to rear

offside front lower bump stop missing

perishing to all four tyres

Pass 7 Jun 2012 49,697 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

perishing to all four tyres

slight bind to nearside rear wheel

slight play to both front wheel bearings

tyre sizes different front to rear

uneven wear to front tyres

Fail 1 Jun 2012 49,697 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

perishing to all four tyres

slight bind to nearside rear wheel

slight play to both front wheel bearings

tyre sizes different front to rear

uneven wear to front tyres

Pass 3 Jun 2011 48,812 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

advanced perishing rear tyres BORDERLINE

freeplay to steering idler

perishing to front tyres

underside of vehicle recently heavily undersealed

various welding repairs to vehicle

Fail 2 Jun 2011 48,812 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a loose flange bolt (2.4.G.4c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

advanced perishing rear tyres BORDERLINE

freeplay to steering idler

perishing to front tyres

underside of vehicle recently heavily undersealed

various welding repairs to vehicle

Pass 3 Jun 2010 46,979 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 1 Jun 2010 46,979 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 44,807 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear panel corroded

Fail 15 Apr 2009 44,807 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear panel corroded

Pass 8 May 2008 43,069 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 40,710 miles

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

surface rust in some areas

Pass 1 Aug 2006 39,827 miles

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 26 Jul 2005 37,855 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2005 37,797 miles

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front 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)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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LHW 217P is a 1976 Volkswagen Camper in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1976 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 58,262 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 LHW 217P, 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 50 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LHW 217P is a 1976 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 22 April 1976.

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