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MAK 405P

1976 Volkswagen Camper

Orange Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

7,401 mi
Last recorded7,401 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2017
Typical for 1976 Volkswagen Camper58,262 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMAK 405P
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1976
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2017 7,401 miles

both front tyers worn on inside edges & rounded

Pass 11 Mar 2016 5,855 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 3,676 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 2,579 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 2,554 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

all 4 front bump stops missing

o/s rear drive shaft bolt loose

Pass 13 Jun 2012 412 miles

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

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

some general all round corrosion in keeping with age of vehicle

Fail 1 Jun 2012 408 miles

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

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

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

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

some general all round corrosion in keeping with age of vehicle

Pass 25 Aug 2010 99,034 miles

oil leak on engine

Fail 20 Aug 2010 99,012 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak on engine

rear brake linings wearing thin

Pass 26 Jun 2009 97,217 miles

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

some general all round corrosion in keeping with age of vehicle [underside]

Fail 16 Jun 2009 97,083 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

some general all round corrosion in keeping with age of vehicle [underside]

Pass 2 Jul 2008 94,263 miles

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

slight wear in centre steering idler

slight wear in some steering linkages

Pass 7 Jun 2007 88,671 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 88,633 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight play in both front wheelbearings

some general all round corrosion in keeping with age of vehicle

Pass 31 May 2006 86,114 miles

o/s/f ball joint has slight lift

slight plat in steering idler

slight play in o/s/f bearing

Fail 26 May 2006 86,112 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

n/s/f floor corroded

o/s/f ball joint has slight lift

slight play in o/s/f bearing

slight play in steering idler

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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MAK 405P is a 1976 Volkswagen Camper in Orange with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 MAK 405P, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MAK 405P registered?

MAK 405P is a 1976 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 9 July 1976.

Is MAK 405P safe to buy?

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