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PHR 484M

1974 Volkswagen Camper

Green Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2024
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,314 mi
Last recorded62,314 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2023
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Camper51,948 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPHR 484M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2023 62,314 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 61,676 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside inner drag link end ball joint dust cover has slight cracking/perishing

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

Fail 30 Apr 2019 61,676 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside inner drag link end ball joint dust cover has slight cracking/perishing

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps PRS - Bulb replaced (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 60,670 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 59,935 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 59,593 miles

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

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Reversing lights not working

Fail 30 Apr 2015 55,590 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

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

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Reversing lights not working

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 59,533 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2014 59,533 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 59,179 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 59,179 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 Inner Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 3 Jul 2010 58,045 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 57,685 miles

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

n/s centre floor to sill has corrosion,not in prescribed area

Pass 25 May 2006 57,407 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 57,407 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Appears to be slight movement at top steerring collumn area ( mount or bush?)

B/fluid level low at resevoir

Battery insecure

Both front top ball joint grease bellows abit split

Engine bay area abit corroded

Front and rear metal b/pipes abit corroded

Front and rear w/arch areas and outer sill areas and body panel bottom edges all abit corroded

Front end areas behind bumper and inner front and rear w/arch areas getting abit corroded

Front subframe/axle areas around susp/arm mounts abit corroded slightly

Front to rear chassis areas getting corroded slightly

GENERAL UNDERSIDE GETTING IN POOR STATE

O/S/R floor area above G/Box abit corroded

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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PHR 484M is a 1974 Volkswagen Camper in Green with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 PHR 484M, 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.

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PHR 484M is a 1974 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 6 February 1974.

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