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OLW 741P

1975 Volkswagen Camper

Yellow Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

95,309 mi
Last recorded95,309 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2019
Typical for 1975 Volkswagen Camper53,850 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOLW 741P
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1975
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2019 95,309 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 94,062 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 92,275 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 90,368 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

Oil leak

Fail 21 Nov 2014 88,222 miles

Centre Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 88,222 miles

Centre Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 88,119 miles

front idler arm ball joint has play

nearside front inner valance corroded quite close to chassis but outside prescribed area

offside front bump stop arm corroded and bump stops missing

offside side loading door not openning inside or outside

various corrosion around vehicle - tailgate and engine compartment etc..

Fail 30 Jan 2014 88,117 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front idler arm ball joint has play

nearside front inner valance corroded quite close to chassis but outside prescribed area

offside front bump stop arm corroded and bump stops missing

offside side loading door not openning inside or outside

various corrosion around vehicle - tailgate and engine compartment etc..

Pass 5 Feb 2013 88,098 miles

centre drop arm has developed play

front wiper operation very slow

nearside front bottom ball joint gaitor deteriorating

offside front shock leaking slightly

offside indicator operation faster then nearside

rear engine compartment door hinge broken

steering box play

Fail 5 Feb 2013 88,098 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

centre drop arm has developed play

nearside front bottom ball joint gaitor deteriorating

offside front shock leaking slightly

rear engine compartment door hinge broken

steering box play

Pass 1 Feb 2012 88,011 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 30 Jan 2012 88,011 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 87,944 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2011 87,944 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 87,700 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2010 87,700 miles

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

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 86,648 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 6 Jan 2009 86,648 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 83,616 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 83,616 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Feb 2007 1,218 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2007 1,215 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Camper?

Based on 115,919 MOT tests across 7,619 vehicles.

67.9%
Pass Rate
1,159
Miles/Year
62
Year Lifespan
7,619
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 7,879
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 6,226
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,804
Stop lamp not working 3,507
position lamp(s) not working 3,386
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OLW 741P is a 1975 Volkswagen Camper in Yellow with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

Across all 1975 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 53,850 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 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 7,879 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OLW 741P, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Camper typically stays on UK roads for around 62 years. At 51 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OLW 741P registered?

OLW 741P is a 1975 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 31 December 1975.

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