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NLA 471K

1972 Volkswagen Camper Van

Grey Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

148,321 mi
Last recorded148,321 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2016
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Camper Van54,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNLA 471K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper Van
Year1972
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2016 148,321 miles

corrosion under side

Pass 27 Apr 2015 14,792 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 14,792 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 14,315 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 7,038 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 2,540 miles

Centre Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

front bumper. near and offside wheel arches corroded.

front lower valence holed and corroded along the near and offside areas.

near and offside outer sills corroded

offside floor pan centre outer end corrode holed,

offside handbrake 50% less than nearside not locking out.

offside rear brake pipe started to corrode.

offside rear cv gaiter split insecure at inner end.

offside upper ball joint cover missing,

rear sliding door goes out of alignment.

Fail 25 Jun 2011 2,540 miles

Nearside An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Centre Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

front bumper. near and offside wheel arches corroded.

near and offside outer sills corroded

offside floor pan centre outer end corrode holed,

offside rear brake pipe started to corrode.

offside rear cv gaiter split insecure at inner end.

offside upper ball joint cover missing,

rear sliding door goes out of alignment.

Pass 20 May 2010 95,775 miles

offside rear driveshaft gaiter split

Fail 17 May 2010 95,774 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

offside rear driveshaft gaiter split

Pass 17 Jun 2009 91,997 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2009 91,997 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2008 88,010 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 88,010 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 83,124 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 83,124 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 13 Jul 2006 83,124 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 83,124 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Camper Van?

Based on 20,778 MOT tests across 1,413 vehicles.

68.6%
Pass Rate
1,173
Miles/Year
61
Year Lifespan
1,413
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,322
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 857
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 815
Stop lamp not working 626
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 558
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NLA 471K is a 1972 Volkswagen Camper Van in Grey with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1972 Volkswagen Camper Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 54,011 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 NLA 471K, 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 54 years old, this Volkswagen Camper Van is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was NLA 471K registered?

NLA 471K is a 1972 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 2 June 1972.

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