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PDR 275K

1971 Volkswagen Camper

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

21,219 mi
Last recorded21,219 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Camper51,862 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPDR 275K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 30 Jun 2026 21,219 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Not within 30 cm inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 17,400 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s front tyre cracking

o/s front wheel bearing slightly noisy

play in steering damper inner bush

various areas of corrosion

various exhaust blows

Fail 5 Apr 2018 17,398 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

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

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion drivers door (6.1.C.1)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

play in steering damper inner bush

various areas of corrosion

various exhaust blows

Pass 12 Apr 2017 17,013 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

o/s battery insecure

o/s front wheel bearing noisy

various areas of corrosion

various exhaust blows

Pass 20 Apr 2016 15,950 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

batteries insecure

various areas of corrosion

various exhaust blows

Fail 19 Apr 2016 15,949 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

batteries insecure

various areas of corrosion

various exhaust blows

Pass 10 Sep 2014 15,149 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both battery's temporarily secured

both n/s wheels damaged

Fail 7 Aug 2014 15,141 miles

Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both n/s wheels damaged

Pass 15 Jun 2013 14,659 miles

fuel tank compartment corroded

nearside outrigger corroded

Fail 12 Jun 2013 14,659 miles

Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

fuel tank compartment corroded

nearside outrigger corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2012 13,298 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 12,182 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Fail 29 Jul 2010 12,162 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 11,320 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 10,320 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 9,523 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 9,510 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2006 8,202 miles

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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PDR 275K is a 1971 Volkswagen Camper in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 PDR 275K, 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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PDR 275K is a 1971 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 8 December 1971.

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