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OKS 101L

1972 Volkswagen Camper Van

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

21,201 mi
Last recorded21,201 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2013
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Camper Van54,011 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOKS 101L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper Van
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 7 Aug 2013 21,201 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Upper 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)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

evidence of past fluid loss from brake master cylinder rod seal bellows

floor area above rear axle corroded

front axle pressing corroded at offside

horn push button switch stays on when pressed

Pass 3 Aug 2010 20,991 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2010 20,982 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2009 20,682 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 20,246 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

both front bumper corners missing

brake pedal anti-slip worn through to pedal at corner

rear bumper missing

Fail 29 Jul 2008 20,246 miles

Brake pedal actuating linkage functionally incomplete (3.3.A.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

both front bumper corners missing

brake pedal anti-slip worn through to pedal at corner

rear bumper missing

Pass 12 Jul 2007 19,945 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 19,942 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

advanced rust to vehicle underside.

Pass 14 Jun 2006 19,124 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 19,124 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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OKS 101L is a 1972 Volkswagen Camper Van in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 OKS 101L, 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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OKS 101L is a 1972 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 1 September 1972.

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