MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
77,407 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)
Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)
Oil leak ()
Offside Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)
Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)
Oil leak ()
Advise oil leak
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bumper (6.1.B.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Advise oil leak
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
slight play in all four wheel bearings
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
slight play in all four wheel bearings
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
rear cv boots split
Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
rear cv boots split
Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
o/s/r tyre starting to crack
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Camper Van?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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MHV 584L is a 1972 Volkswagen Camper Van in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 MHV 584L, 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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MHV 584L is a 1972 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 27 October 1972.
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