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PUB 427P

1976 Volkswagen Type 2 Camper

Yellow Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2022
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

57,964 mi
Last recorded57,964 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2021
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPUB 427P
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 2 Camper
Year1976
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc
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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2021 57,964 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Apr 2021 57,960 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 57,450 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front sill is holed and corroded but more than 30cm from any prescribed area

Fail 6 Apr 2018 57,450 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front sill is holed and corroded but more than 30cm from any prescribed area

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 57,425 miles

Offside Front sill is holed and corroded but more than 30 cm from any prescribed area.

Pass 1 Oct 2015 56,613 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 56,613 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 55,885 miles

advise nearside front and nearside rear corroded but not in pescribed area

Fail 9 Jun 2014 55,885 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

advise nearside front and nearside rear corroded but not in pescribed area

Pass 22 May 2013 54,507 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

advise corrossion on n/s/r inner sill outside prescribed area

advise corrossion on n/s/r inside engine bay outside prescribed area

Fail 21 May 2013 54,507 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

advise corrossion on n/s/r inner sill outside prescribed area

advise corrossion on n/s/r inside engine bay outside prescribed area

Pass 25 Apr 2012 51,990 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 51,990 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 51,417 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 51,417 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 50,234 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 50,234 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 48,520 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 46,928 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Type 2 Camper?

Based on 1,526 MOT tests across 117 vehicles.

68.0%
Pass Rate
1,055
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
117
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 122
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 94
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 71
position lamp(s) not working 60
Stop lamp not working 54
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PUB 427P is a 1976 Volkswagen Type 2 Camper in Yellow with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Type 2 Camper fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 122 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PUB 427P, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Type 2 Camper typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 50 years old, this Volkswagen Type 2 Camper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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PUB 427P is a 1976 Volkswagen Type 2 Camper, first registered on 24 June 1976.

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