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NPH 522L

1972 Volkswagen T2 Camper

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

6,871 mi
Last recorded6,871 miles
Recorded on29 May 2018
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen T2 Camper56,412 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNPH 522L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelT2 Camper
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc
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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2018 6,871 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 4,203 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 24 Jul 2017 4,188 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 101,534 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 7 Jun 2016 101,479 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 94,779 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 88,619 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 8 May 2014 88,619 miles

Centre Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

Fail 19 Apr 2013 84,011 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 84,011 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2012 81,190 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2012 81,183 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

front and rear feed brake pipes corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2011 77,661 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 74,288 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen T2 Camper?

Based on 1,384 MOT tests across 107 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
978
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
107
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 102
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 85
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 63
Stop lamp not working 48
Headlamp aim too low 38
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NPH 522L is a 1972 Volkswagen T2 Camper in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1972 Volkswagen T2 Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 56,412 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 T2 Camper fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 102 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NPH 522L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen T2 Camper typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 54 years old, this Volkswagen T2 Camper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was NPH 522L registered?

NPH 522L is a 1972 Volkswagen T2 Camper, first registered on 18 October 1972.

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