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LPL 40K

1972 Volkswagen Camper Van

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2021
Tests26 (13 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

63,284 mi
Last recorded63,284 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2020
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Camper Van54,011 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLPL 40K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper Van
Year1972
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 13 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2020 63,284 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2020 63,227 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

nearside front inner wing corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2019 62,790 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Jan 2019 62,766 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor in 3 places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired floor to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired floor section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear brake drum backplate corroded

Offside Rear brake drum backplate corroded

Pass 16 May 2017 62,436 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear drive shaft gaitor split

Fail 12 May 2017 62,434 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear drive shaft gaitor split

Pass 8 Jun 2016 61,207 miles

parking brake only just efficient

Fail 1 Jun 2016 61,203 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 May 2015 60,238 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 60,238 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 58,294 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 58,294 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

offside rear driveshaft gaiter split

Pass 14 May 2013 56,591 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front tyre tread starting to crack

O/s/f and N/s/f front inner cross member corroded

Fail 14 May 2013 56,591 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front tyre tread starting to crack

O/s/f and N/s/f front inner cross member corroded

Pass 17 May 2012 55,384 miles

N/s/r out rigger corroded

O/s/r drive shaft gaitors split

Fail 16 May 2012 55,384 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

N/s/r out rigger corroded

O/s/r drive shaft gaitors split

Pass 16 May 2011 54,489 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 54,489 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 53,203 miles

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

n/s /r shocker damp

o/s wheel arch slightly corroded

Fail 3 Dec 2009 53,202 miles

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

n/s /r shocker damp

n/s rear wheel arch weak

Pass 9 Dec 2008 51,837 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2008 51,837 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2007 51,709 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 31 Oct 2007 51,709 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 51,509 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 51,509 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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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LPL 40K is a 1972 Volkswagen Camper Van in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1972 Volkswagen Camper Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 54,011 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 LPL 40K, 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 54 years old, this Volkswagen Camper Van is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LPL 40K is a 1972 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 30 June 1972.

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