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MMH 738L

1972 Volkswagen Camper Van

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

30,695 mi
Last recorded30,695 miles
Recorded on11 May 2018
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Camper Van54,011 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMMH 738L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper Van
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2018 30,695 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion n/s and o/s around wheel arches and doors (6.1.B.2)

Front n/s and o/s door seals insecure

Rear Body has slight corrosion under side (6.1.B.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush n/s and o/s (2.7.4)

Rear Oil leak lower around engine area excessive ()

Pass 10 May 2017 28,133 miles

Rear Oil leak around engine area ()

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush n/s and o/s (2.7.4)

Rear underside of vehicle becoming corroded

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 tyres on 3mm also cracked in tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 May 2016 259,208 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s also cracking on sidewalls and in tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s also cracking on sidewalls and tread (4.1.E.1)

engine oil leak

Pass 12 May 2015 24,010 miles

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

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

Fail 12 May 2015 24,010 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 May 2014 20,770 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

advise rear brakes out of balance 29%! max permitted 30%.

Fail 12 May 2014 20,770 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise rear brakes out of balance 29%! max permitted 30%.

Pass 10 May 2013 14,625 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Fail 10 May 2013 14,625 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 14 May 2012 9,294 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 5,584 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 5,059 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 4,732 miles

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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MMH 738L is a 1972 Volkswagen Camper Van in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MMH 738L, 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 MMH 738L registered?

MMH 738L is a 1972 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 8 December 1972.

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