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MEK 852K

1972 Volkswagen Camper Van

Black Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2016
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

800 mi
Last recorded800 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2015
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Camper Van54,011 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMEK 852K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper Van
Year1972
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2015 800 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion cross member (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front doors corroded

Nearside Headlamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Front doors corroded

Offside Headlamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 99,727 miles

2x rear tyres wall spliting

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 19 Jun 2014 99,707 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Rear Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

2x rear tyres wall spliting

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2010 98,846 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 97,856 miles

s enging miss fire

Fail 20 Apr 2009 88,299 miles

Brake pedal pad not secure to the pedal (3.3.A.1c)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

s enging miss fire

Pass 21 Apr 2008 97,856 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 97,854 miles

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

Front Axle beam cracked (2.5.A.5a)

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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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MEK 852K is a 1972 Volkswagen Camper Van in Black with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 MEK 852K, 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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What year was MEK 852K registered?

MEK 852K is a 1972 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 19 January 1972.

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