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MWP 818K

1972 Volkswagen Camper

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

41,829 mi
Last recorded41,829 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2018
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Camper50,178 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMWP 818K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc
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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2018 41,829 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 38,732 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 36,781 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 34,095 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 31,293 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 27,968 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 23,546 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

headlight pattern poor

Pass 23 Jul 2010 21,448 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 22 Jul 2010 21,434 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

limited suspensions travel

offside front chassis corroded

suspension lowered

Fail 20 Jul 2010 21,422 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

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

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

limited suspensions travel

offside front chassis corroded

suspension lowered

Pass 20 Jul 2009 19,192 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 19,192 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 16,156 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 13,639 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2007 13,635 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2006 10,832 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 10,832 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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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MWP 818K is a 1972 Volkswagen Camper in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1972 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 50,178 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its 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 MWP 818K, 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 54 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MWP 818K registered?

MWP 818K is a 1972 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 1 June 1972.

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