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OHR 581M

1973 Volkswagen Type 2 Camper

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2020
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

71,530 mi
Last recorded71,530 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2019
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Type 2 Camper61,891 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOHR 581M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 2 Camper
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc
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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2019 71,530 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 70,161 miles

offside mirror loose

offside rear drive shaft loose

Fail 19 Jan 2018 70,154 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside mirror loose

offside rear drive shaft loose

Pass 19 Dec 2016 69,787 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 69,787 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 69,644 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 69,639 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 69,630 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre age related cracks

steering damper slight play in rubber bushes

Pass 6 Jun 2009 69,625 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 67,833 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 66,734 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 23 May 2006 65,341 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Type 2 Camper?

Based on 1,526 MOT tests across 117 vehicles.

68.0%
Pass Rate
1,055
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
117
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 122
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 94
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 71
position lamp(s) not working 60
Stop lamp not working 54
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OHR 581M is a 1973 Volkswagen Type 2 Camper in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 1973 Volkswagen Type 2 Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 61,891 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Type 2 Camper fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 122 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OHR 581M, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Type 2 Camper typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 53 years old, this Volkswagen Type 2 Camper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OHR 581M registered?

OHR 581M is a 1973 Volkswagen Type 2 Camper, first registered on 5 November 1973.

Is OHR 581M safe to buy?

The MOT history for OHR 581M shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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