MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
80,008 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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))
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))
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))
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
Both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded
Nearside front body corroded
Nearside rear outer CV gaiter deteriorated
Underbody corrosion
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
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
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)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear panel corroded
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
Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
surface rust in some areas
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)
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)
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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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