MOT Status
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43,907 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Front Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis rail alongside engine (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases offside front manifold (7.1.2)
nearside rear foot and handbrake effort a little low
slight body corrosion to nearside rear wheel arch
slight corrosion to offside rear floor panel
corrosion to nearside rear floor panel
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside inner and outer and offside inner (2.4.G.4e)
Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)
corrosion to nearside rear floor panel
corrosion to nearside rear floor
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt attachment fitting fractured reel (5.2.3)
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
corrosion to nearside rear floor
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)
drivers side sun visor clip broken
slight corrosion to nearside rear floor pan
slight play at steering wheel
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
VERY BAD oil leak
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
VERY BAD oil leak
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside 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)
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
off side rear seal corroded
Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
off side rear seal corroded
Centre side lower body sill holed/rusty
Front lower sill under door holed/rusty
Nearside front jacking point holed/rusty
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)
Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
front tyres wearing on inner edges
nearside front tyre perrishing inner sidewall
Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)
Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brake servo vacuum pipe collapsed (3.6.C.1b)
Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)
Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Brake pedal fouling on other parts of the vehicle (3.3.A.4)
Brake servo vacuum pipe collapsed (3.6.C.1b)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Camper Van?
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NBP 725R is a 1977 Volkswagen Camper Van in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.
Across all 1977 Volkswagen Camper Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 48,402 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 Van fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 1,322 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NBP 725R, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Volkswagen Camper Van typically stays on UK roads for around 61 years. At 49 years old, this Volkswagen Camper Van is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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NBP 725R is a 1977 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 27 June 1977.
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