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PBP 227K

1971 Volkswagen Camper

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

72,985 mi
Last recorded72,985 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2016
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Camper51,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPBP 227K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Fail 6 Oct 2016 72,985 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Etensive corrsion through out floor area

Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance both lens crazed (1.4.A.2e)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both lens becoming" white" (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 72,105 miles

Rear drive shafts,gaitors split and perished

Rear lens fading

floors/sills/outer body panels showing signs of corrsion/swelling all round

Fail 29 Sep 2015 72,104 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear drive shafts,gaitors split and perished

Rear lens fading

floors/sills/outer body panels showing signs of corrsion/swelling all round

Pass 21 Oct 2014 70,369 miles

body trims/arches,all round,becoming corroded

n/s + o/s front floor becoming corroded

n/s + o/s outer sills corroded

rear inner drive shaft gaiters perished

Fail 9 Oct 2014 70,369 miles

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

body trims/arches,all round,becoming corroded

n/s + o/s front floor becoming corroded

n/s + o/s outer sills corroded

rear inner drive shaft gaiters perished

Pass 26 Sep 2013 67,212 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

all 4 corners of floor pan showing some corrsion/swelling

Pass 8 Oct 2012 62,939 miles

n/sfront floor,o/s front floor,and rear o/s floor showing corrsion swelling

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s rear drive shaft outer gaitor damaged

rear light lens becoming faded

Fail 27 Sep 2012 62,939 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

n/sfront floor,o/s front floor,and rear o/s floor showing corrsion swelling

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s rear drive shaft outer gaitor damaged

rear light lens becoming faded

Pass 21 Sep 2011 60,170 miles

n/s and o/s front floors+n/s and o/s rear floors showing corrsion/swelling

n/s rear tyre side wall perishing

o/s rear drive shaft outer gaitor split

Pass 28 Sep 2010 57,218 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 57,218 miles

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

nearside front upper foor section corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2009 54,199 miles

heardlamp reflectors becoming poor

n/s rear of front inner wing corroding

n/stop ball joint some movement

Fail 25 Sep 2009 54,197 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

heardlamp reflectors becoming poor

n/s rear of front inner wing corroding

n/stop ball joint some movement

Pass 29 Sep 2008 49,546 miles

battery insucure

head lamp lens becoming faded

o/s rear inner sill corroded +front floor showing corrsion

rear lights slight inter action

Fail 25 Sep 2008 49,546 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

battery insucure

head lamp lens becoming faded

o/s rear inner sill corroded +front floor showing corrsion

rear lights slight inter action

Fail 18 Sep 2007 43,366 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 43,366 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 40,678 miles

nearside and offside headlamp beam image becoming poor

Fail 22 Sep 2006 40,678 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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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PBP 227K is a 1971 Volkswagen Camper in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 PBP 227K, 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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PBP 227K is a 1971 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 1 August 1971.

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