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RCU 52K

1971 Volkswagen Camper Van

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

26,766 mi
Last recorded26,766 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2016
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Camper Van53,159 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRCU 52K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper Van
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2016 26,766 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 25,472 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 245,522 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 23,982 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 23,971 miles

nsf tyre osr tyre sidewall damage

Pass 6 Jul 2009 23,789 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

nearside front inner wheel arch corroded

Fail 3 Jul 2009 23,787 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

nearside front inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2008 23,025 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 18 Apr 2008 23,023 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 May 2007 23,011 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 1 May 2007 23,011 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 23,000 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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RCU 52K is a 1971 Volkswagen Camper Van in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1971 Volkswagen Camper Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 53,159 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 RCU 52K, 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 55 years old, this Volkswagen Camper Van is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RCU 52K registered?

RCU 52K is a 1971 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 6 December 1971.

Is RCU 52K safe to buy?

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