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MPA 384K

1972 Volkswagen Campervan

Black Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2020
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

81,212 mi
Last recorded81,212 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2019
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Campervan47,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMPA 384K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCampervan
Year1972
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2019 81,212 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2019 81,203 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2018 79,882 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 79,877 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 78,867 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 76,610 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 74,564 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 73,310 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2014 73,303 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 71,177 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 71,164 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2011 65,220 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 65,220 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 60,423 miles

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

component in way of seat belt on offside

steering dampener damp

Fail 28 Sep 2010 60,423 miles

Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

component in way of seat belt on offside

Pass 22 Sep 2009 55,687 miles

Fuel cap cork seal starting to crack.

Near side front tyre perished in tread areas.

Underside of vehicle generally lightly corroded.

Fail 11 Sep 2009 55,685 miles

Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel cap cork seal starting to crack.

Near side front tyre perished in tread areas.

Underside of vehicle generally lightly corroded.

Pass 12 Jul 2007 55,654 miles

N/S/R OUTER DRIVESHAFT GAITOR SPLIT

N/S/R TYRE PERISHED

UNDERSIDE GENERALLY RUSTY

Fail 6 Jul 2007 55,645 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

N/S/R OUTER DRIVESHAFT GAITOR SPLIT

UNDERSIDE GENERALLY RUSTY

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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MPA 384K is a 1972 Volkswagen Campervan in Black with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 1972 Volkswagen Campervan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 47,533 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 MPA 384K, 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 54 years old, this Volkswagen Campervan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MPA 384K is a 1972 Volkswagen Campervan, first registered on 1 June 1972.

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