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PWV 297M

1974 Volkswagen Camper

Green Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

89,082 mi
Last recorded89,082 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2017
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Camper51,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPWV 297M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2017 89,082 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2017 89,054 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 16 Jun 2016 88,532 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all drive shaft boots perrished

n/s/r brake grabbing slightly

Fail 11 Jun 2016 88,494 miles

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all drive shaft boots perrished

rear brakes grabbing slightly

Pass 28 May 2015 88,312 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 88,059 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2013 87,678 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 86,972 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Slight play in all wheel bearings

Slight play in top steering column bush

Pass 17 May 2011 86,492 miles

Indicator tell tale do not work on dash

Slight play in all wheel bearings

Pass 30 Apr 2010 85,620 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 85,613 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 85,050 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 85,050 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 84,028 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 83,004 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 83,004 miles

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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PWV 297M is a 1974 Volkswagen Camper in Green with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 PWV 297M, 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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What year was PWV 297M registered?

PWV 297M is a 1974 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 10 April 1974.

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The MOT history for PWV 297M shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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