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PVX 486K

1971 Volkswagen Camper

Beige Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

29,303 mi
Last recorded29,303 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2017
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Camper51,862 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPVX 486K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1971
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2017 29,303 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 27,917 miles

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

both front tyres starting to wear on edges

Pass 4 Aug 2015 25,779 miles

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

Oil leak

nearside rear driveshaft boot deteriorated.

Fail 3 Aug 2015 25,765 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Oil leak

nearside rear driveshaft boot deteriorated.

Pass 12 Aug 2014 22,193 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 15,506 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 11,525 miles

axle beam repairs

column indicator switch security

front brake balance

left outer cv boot split

number plate colours different front/rear

right front tyre tread worn

slight rear wheel bearing play

steering idler play

Fail 12 Jun 2010 6,491 miles

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

axle beam repairs

brake pipes corroded

fuel filter touching distributor

left outer cv boot split

rear wheel bearing play

steering play

windscreen damaged

Pass 12 Jun 2010 6,491 miles

axle beam repairs

brake pipes corroded

fuel filter touching distributor

left outer cv boot split

rear wheel bearing play

steering play

windscreen damaged

Pass 12 Jun 2009 1,175 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Left rear cv cracked

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Sill corrosion

front number plate damaged

indicator switch loose

Fail 21 May 2009 768 miles

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Centre Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Gearbox oil leak

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

front number plate damaged

Pass 16 Jun 2008 96,958 miles

indicator switch worn

rear wheel bearing play

steering box play

steering idler play

windscreen damaged

Fail 20 May 2008 96,943 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

all ball joints worn and boots split

indicator switch worn

rear brake balance

rear wheel bearing play

steering idler play

windscreen damaged

Pass 4 Jun 2007 91,161 miles

ball joints slight play

handbrake travel

indicator switch security

left ball joint boots split

left front wheel bearing play

left rear brake noisey

left rear brake pipe corroded

rear wheel bearings play

right front suspension low

right indicator warning light not working

right lower ball joint boot split open

right rear tyre tread cracked

steering idler play

Fail 4 Jun 2007 91,161 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

ball joints slight play

handbrake travel

indicator switch security

left ball joint boots split

left front wheel bearing play

left rear brake noisey

left rear brake pipe corroded

rear wheel bearings play

right front suspension low

right indicator warning light not working

right lower ball joint boot split open

right rear tyre tread cracked

steering idler play

Pass 16 Jun 2006 83,662 miles

body/chassis corrosion

exhaust corroded and slight blow

fuel pipe security in engine bay

indicator telltale not working on right side

left front wheel bearing noisey

left handbrake effort

left/right ball joints lift and boots split

right front tyre worn on edge

right rear tyre sidewall cut

steering idler play

steering play

windscreen damaged

Fail 2 Jun 2006 83,472 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

body/ chassis corrosion

exhaust corroded and slight blow

fuel pipe security in engine bay

indicator telltale not working on right

left front wheel bearing noisey

left handbrake effort

left/right ball joints lift and boots split

rear wheel bearing play

right front tyre worn on edge

right rear tyre sidewall cut

steering idler play

steering play

windscreen damaged

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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PVX 486K is a 1971 Volkswagen Camper in Beige with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1971 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 51,862 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 PVX 486K, 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 55 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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PVX 486K is a 1971 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 13 December 1971.

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