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OVX 598K

1971 Volkswagen Camper

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

18,902 mi
Last recorded18,902 miles
Recorded on30 May 2017
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Camper51,862 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOVX 598K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 May 2017 18,902 miles

front brake application slightly uneven

nearside rear tyre bald inner edge

offside rear tyre worn inner edge

Fail 23 May 2017 18,889 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application slightly uneven

nearside rear tyre bald inner edge

offside rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 7 Apr 2016 18,113 miles

nearside rear tyre worn inner edge

offside steering arm ball joints dust covers deteriated

Pass 19 Mar 2015 15,975 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front out rigger corroding

underbody covered not allowing dull inspection of all components

Pass 14 Mar 2014 13,450 miles

Corroded hole offside front outrigger

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

Track rod end gaitors perishing

Fail 13 Mar 2014 13,442 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Corroded hole offside front outrigger

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

Track rod end gaitors perishing

Pass 19 Feb 2013 12,546 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 12,544 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 12,174 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 12,173 miles

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 10,342 miles

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 8,322 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 8,322 miles

Centre Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2008 8,091 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 52,191 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 52,191 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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OVX 598K is a 1971 Volkswagen Camper in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1971 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 51,862 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 OVX 598K, 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 55 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OVX 598K registered?

OVX 598K is a 1971 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 1 November 1971.

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