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MSU 616P

1975 Volkswagen Camper

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

79,482 mi
Last recorded79,482 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2021
Typical for 1975 Volkswagen Camper53,850 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMSU 616P
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1975
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2021 79,482 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 79,482 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2019 79,481 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 79,480 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 79,480 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 79,480 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 79,480 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 79,479 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

oil leak

Fail 14 Oct 2015 79,479 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

oil leak

Fail 9 Feb 2015 79,478 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 79,478 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 79,474 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 4 Sep 2012 79,096 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear tyre has a cut in outer sidewall

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 79,096 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside rear tyre has a cut in outer sidewall

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 79,096 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 79,096 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 79,095 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 79,095 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 79,095 miles

Inner Front Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 79,095 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all front suspension ball joint dust covers split

Fail 10 May 2007 79,095 miles

Nearside Rear Axle beam cracked (2.5.A.5a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Axle beam cracked (2.5.A.5a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Axle beam cracked (2.5.A.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Feb 2006 79,095 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2006 79,095 miles

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

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Camper?

Based on 115,919 MOT tests across 7,619 vehicles.

67.9%
Pass Rate
1,159
Miles/Year
62
Year Lifespan
7,619
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 7,879
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 6,226
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,804
Stop lamp not working 3,507
position lamp(s) not working 3,386
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MSU 616P is a 1975 Volkswagen Camper in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 1975 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 53,850 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Camper fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 7,879 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MSU 616P, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Camper typically stays on UK roads for around 62 years. At 51 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MSU 616P is a 1975 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 1 December 1975.

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