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MOR 955L

1973 Volkswagen Campervan

Orange Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2015
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

783 mi
Last recorded783 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2014
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Campervan47,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMOR 955L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCampervan
Year1973
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2014 783 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 29 Oct 2013 7,564 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 99,764 miles

offside front tyre worn inner edge

oil leak on engine

Fail 5 Oct 2012 99,764 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

offside front tyre worn inner edge

oil leak on engine

Fail 29 Aug 2012 99,348 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

o/s/f tyre bald inner edge

Pass 3 Aug 2011 97,371 miles

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

Nearside and offside front-rear archs corroded

Nearside and offside front-rear jacking points corroded

Oil leak

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

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

slight play on centre steering arm

Fail 3 Aug 2011 97,370 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside and offside front-rear archs corroded

Nearside and offside front-rear jacking points corroded

Oil leak

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

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

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

slight play on centre steering arm

Pass 3 Aug 2010 94,987 miles

Centre steering arm slightly worn

Nearside and offside rear archs corroded

Nearside rear jacking point corroded.chassis rusty and body

Pass 18 Aug 2009 94,150 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 92,591 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 92,580 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Offside rear c/v needs attension

Pass 16 Aug 2007 88,844 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 88,805 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 88,229 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 88,229 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Fail 27 Jun 2006 88,197 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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MOR 955L is a 1973 Volkswagen Campervan in Orange with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 MOR 955L, 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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What year was MOR 955L registered?

MOR 955L is a 1973 Volkswagen Campervan, first registered on 23 March 1973.

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