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Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
o/s/f wheel slight bind
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking wheel cylinder (3.6.A.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
fuel pipes poor
nearside front side light dim
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
o/s/r handbrake cable outer casing touching o/s/r wheel
Brake pedal actuating lever has abnormal movement indicating maladjustment or excessive wear (3.3.A.1h)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
free travel on footbrake
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
gater spltt o/s top ball joint
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)
Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
all welding repairs poor
steering box seal weeping
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)
Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
all welding repairs poor
Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing
general corrosion tounderside of vechicle
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Corrosion developing to underside chassis and floorpan sections.
Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Oil leak
Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Battery insecure
Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (3.6.G.1a)
Intermediate drop arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
genaral corrosion to underside of vechicle
Intermediate drop arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
genaral corrosion to underside of vechicle
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Steering and suspension components surface corrosion developing.
Underside Chassis and floor sections corrosion developing
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Type 2 Camper?
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SAL 709F is a 1968 Volkswagen Type 2 Camper in Red with a 1,641cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.
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 SAL 709F, 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 58 years old, this Volkswagen Type 2 Camper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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SAL 709F is a 1968 Volkswagen Type 2 Camper, first registered on 10 June 1968.
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