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PKU 745M

1974 Volkswagen Camper

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

126,242 mi
Last recorded126,242 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2025
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Camper51,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPKU 745M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2025 126,242 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 126,151 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ROOF (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2023 126,148 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ROOF (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 May 2018 125,744 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2016 124,641 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Offside Front tyre perishing

Rear tyres wearing unevenly

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 28 Jul 2016 124,639 miles

Battery insecure & both floor corroded (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis & front cross member& inner wheel arch (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis & front cross member & inner wheel arch (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis in engine compartment (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Steering wheel weakened by cracks (2.1.1)

Front tyres wearing on edges

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Offside Front tyre perishing

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

Rear tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 3 Aug 2015 121,829 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2015 121,827 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

Pass 20 May 2014 121,330 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 121,328 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 118,162 miles

Movement in both sides front and rear wheel bearings.

Unable to open side door.

Underbody corroded.

Fail 2 Aug 2012 118,133 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure 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 Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

Movement in both sides front and rear wheel bearings.

OSF chassis has excessive corrosion not within 30cm of prescribed area.

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

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

Unable to open side door.

Underbody corroded.

Pass 2 Aug 2011 116,304 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 113,593 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 113,557 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 112,513 miles

small hole in os center chassis but not within a prescribed area

Fail 22 Jun 2009 112,505 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

corossion to nearside front chassis but not within a prescribed area

corossion to offside mid chassis not within prescribed area

towbar nylon locking nuts do not locate on to the bolts

Pass 9 Jun 2008 111,030 miles

n/s/r o/s/r o/s/f wheel bearings have slight play

slight bind on o/s/f brake

Fail 9 Jun 2008 111,030 miles

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

n/s/r o/s/r o/s/f wheel bearings have slight play

slight bind on o/s/f brake

Pass 5 Jun 2007 109,876 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 26 May 2006 108,457 miles

o/s rear tyre slight cracking

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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PKU 745M is a 1974 Volkswagen Camper in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 PKU 745M, 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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PKU 745M is a 1974 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 26 March 1974.

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