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MGF 853L

1973 Volkswagen Campervan

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

50,160 mi
Last recorded50,160 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2018
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Campervan47,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMGF 853L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCampervan
Year1973
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2018 50,160 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 49,909 miles

Both rear bump stops missing

Corrosion in offside front and rear jacking points

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Jul 2015 49,186 miles

Both rear bump stops missing

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

Nearside rear jacking point corroded

Nearside sill panel corroded

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside front and rear jacking points corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2014 47,916 miles

General corrosion in floor/inner sill areas

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Fail 16 Jul 2014 47,915 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

General corrosion in floor/inner sill areas

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside front tyre slightly perished

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jul 2013 47,059 miles

Corrosion in offside front jacking point

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

Offside front tyre slightly perished

Fail 19 Jul 2013 47,059 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Corrosion in offside front jacking point

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

Offside front tyre slightly perished

Pass 4 Aug 2012 45,935 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 43,832 miles

Both front tyres perished

Floor corroded

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 21 Jun 2011 43,831 miles

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Both front tyres perished

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Floor corroded

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 15 Jul 2010 40,774 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2010 40,773 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2009 37,773 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

offside front inner sill holed and corroded outside prescribed area

steering box damp

Fail 11 Jul 2009 37,773 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

offside front inner sill holed and corroded outside prescribed area

steering box damp

Pass 15 Jul 2008 34,133 miles

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

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

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

steering box damp

various corrosion throughout the vehicle, not within prescribed areas

Fail 12 Jul 2008 34,132 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

steering box damp

various corrosion throughout the vehicle, not within prescribed areas

Fail 7 Apr 2008 34,114 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

advise-steering box leaking oil

offside rear driveshaft bolts missing

Pass 10 Apr 2007 30,452 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

underside corroded

Fail 2 Apr 2007 30,402 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

underside corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2006 25,475 miles

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

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

n/s lower ball joint dust cover split

oil leak

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Campervan?

Based on 12,604 MOT tests across 870 vehicles.

68.4%
Pass Rate
1,115
Miles/Year
61
Year Lifespan
870
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 811
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 659
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 519
Stop lamp not working 381
position lamp(s) not working 380
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MGF 853L is a 1973 Volkswagen Campervan in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1973 Volkswagen Campervan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 47,958 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 Campervan fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 811 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MGF 853L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Campervan typically stays on UK roads for around 61 years. At 53 years old, this Volkswagen Campervan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MGF 853L is a 1973 Volkswagen Campervan, first registered on 3 May 1973.

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