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PGL 297R

1977 Volkswagen Camper

Yellow Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

38,729 mi
Last recorded38,729 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2021
Typical for 1977 Volkswagen Camper47,796 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPGL 297R
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1977
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2021 38,729 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2021 38,703 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2020 37,749 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 37,168 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 36,775 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 36,775 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2017 36,469 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 36,469 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 16 May 2016 35,874 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 34,874 miles

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 May 2014 33,712 miles

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

o/s/r inner cv gaiter slight split

Pass 17 Apr 2013 33,411 miles

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

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

underside is corroded.

Fail 11 Apr 2013 33,411 miles

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

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

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

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

underside is corroded.

Pass 30 Apr 2012 32,943 miles

sills, chassis & brake pipes corroded.

Fail 13 Apr 2012 32,938 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

chassis ,sills & brake pipes corroded.

Pass 8 Apr 2011 32,054 miles

heavy underbody undersill

Fail 5 Apr 2011 32,053 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

heavy underbody undersill

Pass 1 Dec 2009 30,253 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 30,253 miles

Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

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)

Pass 14 Jun 2008 29,526 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 26,820 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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PGL 297R is a 1977 Volkswagen Camper in Yellow with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1977 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 47,796 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 PGL 297R, 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 49 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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PGL 297R is a 1977 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 5 May 1977.

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