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LLX 491K

1972 Volkswagen Type 2 Camper

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

35,861 mi
Last recorded35,861 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2017
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Type 2 Camper36,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLLX 491K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 2 Camper
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc
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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2017 35,861 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 35,053 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 34,040 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 31,526 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 30,283 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 28,287 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 26,237 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 22,354 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 14,958 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 10,628 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 6,165 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 6,163 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

Offside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Type 2 Camper?

Based on 1,526 MOT tests across 117 vehicles.

68.0%
Pass Rate
1,055
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
117
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 122
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 94
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 71
position lamp(s) not working 60
Stop lamp not working 54
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LLX 491K is a 1972 Volkswagen Type 2 Camper in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 1972 Volkswagen Type 2 Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 36,678 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Type 2 Camper fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 122 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LLX 491K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Type 2 Camper typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 54 years old, this Volkswagen Type 2 Camper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LLX 491K registered?

LLX 491K is a 1972 Volkswagen Type 2 Camper, first registered on 2 May 1972.

Is LLX 491K safe to buy?

The MOT history for LLX 491K shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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