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NAB 514K

1972 Volkswagen Camper

White Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

50,915 mi
Last recorded50,915 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2016
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Camper50,178 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNAB 514K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc
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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2016 50,915 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2016 50,915 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 50,398 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 49,975 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 49,749 miles

slight corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 6 Oct 2012 49,496 miles

All brakepipes greased.

Bellypan undertrays fitted.

Passenger seat slightly loose.

Underbody undersealed.

Pass 10 Aug 2011 48,894 miles

Diesel vehicle registered before 1979 so visual smoke test. Originally petrol converted to diesel. No smoke emissions ticket to give out.

O/S/F door rusty. Tape applied to cover sharp edges and rust.

O/S/R wheel arch rusty. Tape applied to cover sharp edges and rust.

Passenger seat slightly loose.

Vehicle smoky on start up.

Fail 30 Jul 2011 48,875 miles

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

Diesel vehicle registered before 1979 so visual smoke test. Originally petrol converted to diesel. No smoke emissions ticket to give out.

O/S/F door rusty. Tape applied to cover sharp edges and rust.

O/S/R wheel arch rusty. Tape applied to cover sharp edges and rust.

Passenger seat slightly loose.

Vehicle smoky on start up.

Pass 24 Jul 2010 47,896 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2010 47,896 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 47,444 miles

slight play steering box

slight play steering realay

Fail 9 Jul 2008 47,422 miles

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

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

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

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

slight play steering box

slight play steering realay

Pass 13 Jul 2007 47,129 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 10 Jul 2007 47,124 miles

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 44,902 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 44,888 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (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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NAB 514K is a 1972 Volkswagen Camper in White with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NAB 514K, 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 NAB 514K registered?

NAB 514K is a 1972 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 14 June 1972.

Is NAB 514K safe to buy?

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