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PBW 588L

1973 Volkswagen Camper Van

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

73,665 mi
Last recorded73,665 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2020
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Camper Van50,024 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPBW 588L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper Van
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2020 73,665 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2020 72,572 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 72,562 miles

General corrosion to underside of vehicle not deemed excessive

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2018 72,497 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 72,495 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 71,463 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 71,463 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 70,251 miles

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

Offside Rear outer c/v boot split.

Fail 24 Mar 2016 70,250 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear outer c/v boot split.

Pass 27 Mar 2015 68,328 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering intermediate arm slight movement in bearing

offside rear outer C.V boot split

Pass 1 Jul 2014 68,158 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/r outer cv gaitor has small split

Pass 11 Jun 2013 68,087 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 67,943 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2012 67,932 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Fail 9 Jun 2011 67,650 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 67,650 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 67,399 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 67,399 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 30 Apr 2010 67,364 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2009 67,062 miles

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

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 21 May 2009 67,048 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 22 May 2008 65,916 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 64,691 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 64,683 miles

Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 May 2006 63,175 miles

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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PBW 588L is a 1973 Volkswagen Camper Van in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1973 Volkswagen Camper Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 50,024 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 PBW 588L, 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 53 years old, this Volkswagen Camper Van is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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PBW 588L is a 1973 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 19 March 1973.

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