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NYB 947L

1972 Volkswagen Camper Van

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

70,384 mi
Last recorded70,384 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2022
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Camper Van54,011 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNYB 947L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper Van
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2022 70,384 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both front seat belt reel mounting areas are weak

Fail 14 Mar 2022 70,380 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp comes on with brake (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp comes on with brake (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp comes on with brake (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp comes on with brake (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp comes on with brake (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering locking device ineffective (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both front seat belt reel mounting areas are weak

Pass 19 Oct 2020 67,881 miles

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security x member (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively both (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 67,702 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2019 67,702 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 67,361 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2017 66,272 miles

Nearside Rear suspension low

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 65,968 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Oil leak

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 635,547 miles

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

nearside rear tyre perrished

underbody corrosion

Pass 10 May 2013 64,072 miles

O/s/f inner wheel arch corroded

Fail 3 May 2013 64,067 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

O/s/f inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2012 64,018 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Fail 18 Jun 2012 64,011 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 63,972 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 63,846 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 30 Jul 2010 63,846 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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NYB 947L is a 1972 Volkswagen Camper Van in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 NYB 947L, 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 NYB 947L registered?

NYB 947L is a 1972 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 17 November 1972.

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