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PES 492N

1973 Volkswagen Campervan

White Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

16,532 mi
Last recorded16,532 miles
Recorded on9 May 2018
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Campervan47,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPES 492N
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCampervan
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 May 2018 16,532 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 16,532 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 May 2017 12,299 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 9,608 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 67,356 miles

All Wheel Bearings slight play

Fail 19 Jun 2015 67,356 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

All Wheel Bearings slight play

Fail 5 May 2015 6,685 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

several areas of floorpan have been repaired from inside with no access to see repair method

Pass 14 May 2014 5,077 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 5,051 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 5,051 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2012 5,028 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 4,014 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 4,009 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 3,155 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 3,155 miles

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

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

Offside Steering component deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 5 Nov 2008 2,549 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 2,549 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 99,953 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 99,953 miles

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2006 93,601 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 93,601 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Oil leak

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Campervan?

Based on 12,604 MOT tests across 870 vehicles.

68.4%
Pass Rate
1,115
Miles/Year
61
Year Lifespan
870
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 811
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 659
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 519
Stop lamp not working 381
position lamp(s) not working 380
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PES 492N is a 1973 Volkswagen Campervan in White with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1973 Volkswagen Campervan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 47,958 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 Campervan fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 811 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PES 492N, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Campervan typically stays on UK roads for around 61 years. At 53 years old, this Volkswagen Campervan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PES 492N registered?

PES 492N is a 1973 Volkswagen Campervan, first registered on 31 December 1973.

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