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PPF 912L

1973 Volkswagen Camper Van

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2019
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

38,855 mi
Last recorded38,855 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2018
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Camper Van50,024 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPPF 912L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper Van
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2018 38,855 miles

Oil leak Engine ()

Various amounts of under body corrosion

Pass 13 May 2017 38,460 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Jun 2016 38,456 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

Offside Inner Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Steering locking device missing front steering arm (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

underbody components corroded but not to excess

Pass 12 Jun 2015 37,217 miles

nearside rear out-rigger has rust showing

offside rear out-rigger showing signs of rust

Fail 12 Jun 2015 37,217 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

nearside rear out-rigger has rust showing

offside rear out-rigger showing signs of rust

Pass 31 May 2014 36,828 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 36,326 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 35,746 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Camper Van?

Based on 20,778 MOT tests across 1,413 vehicles.

68.6%
Pass Rate
1,173
Miles/Year
61
Year Lifespan
1,413
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,322
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 857
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 815
Stop lamp not working 626
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 558
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PPF 912L is a 1973 Volkswagen Camper Van in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1973 Volkswagen Camper Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 50,024 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Camper Van fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 1,322 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PPF 912L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of PPF 912L?

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What year was PPF 912L registered?

PPF 912L is a 1973 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 21 March 1973.

Is PPF 912L safe to buy?

The MOT history for PPF 912L shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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