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PGV 688M

1974 Volkswagen Camper

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

41,520 mi
Last recorded41,520 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2019
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Camper51,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPGV 688M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2019 41,520 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 40,441 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

g/box oil leak

Pass 20 Jul 2017 38,679 miles

Offside Rear trailing arm to beam end cap corroded close to limit

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

battery lose in carrier but not likely to damage wiring

Fail 19 Jul 2017 38,679 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened front beam suspension arm mounting area (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened front beam suspension arm area (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear trailing arm to beam end cap corroded close to limit

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

battery lose in carrier but not likely to damage wiring

Pass 13 Jul 2016 37,703 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust mounting corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2015 35,339 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 33,288 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 33,288 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2013 32,372 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 32,372 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

corrosion to rear floor pan

Fail 26 Apr 2013 32,351 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear drive shaft gaiters deteriated

Pass 11 May 2012 31,345 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Fail 4 May 2012 31,265 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 6 May 2011 29,767 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 28,657 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 28,652 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2009 28,244 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 25,994 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 24,922 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 24,922 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 23,585 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 23,585 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

n/s/r f/brake slightly low effort

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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PGV 688M is a 1974 Volkswagen Camper in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1974 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 51,948 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 PGV 688M, 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 52 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PGV 688M registered?

PGV 688M is a 1974 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 3 May 1974.

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