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SCW 205L

1973 Volkswagen Campervan

Orange Petrol 1793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

22,893 mi
Last recorded22,893 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2018
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Campervan47,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSCW 205L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCampervan
Year1973
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,793cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2018 22,893 miles

Front ball joint boots cracking

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

Nearside Front door step corroding

Nearside Rear bottom of sill weak

Nearside Rear brake slight bind

Offside Rear c.v boot split

oil leak on engine

oil leak on engine

slight play in steering pivot point

under body corrosion

Pass 3 Oct 2017 17,370 miles

Front screen scratched

Nearside Front inner wheel arch corroded

Nearside Front tyre bald on the outside edge

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

c.v boots cracking

gear box and diff area damp

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 27 Sep 2017 17,300 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded top of wheel arch (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Seat belt installation does not use the standard seat belt mounting bolts and washers (5.3.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion rear bumper (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

Front screen scratched

Nearside Front door card adrift

Nearside Front inner wheel arch corroded

Nearside Front internal pull handle missing

Nearside Front tyre bald on the outside edge

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

c.v boots cracking

gear box and diff area damp

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Offside Rear foot brake slow to react

Pass 15 Sep 2016 11,680 miles

Front suspension ball joint boots cracking

Nearside Front tyre outer side wall scuffed and cracking

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside door mirror glass deteriorating

oil leak on engine

tail pipe missing

Fail 2 Aug 2016 11,506 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion sill full length (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front suspension ball joints boots cracking

Nearside Front tyre outer side wall scuffed and cracking

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Offside door mirror glass deteriorating

oil leak on engine

tail pipe missing

Pass 29 Jul 2015 5,414 miles

all front suspension boots cracking

both n/s/r and o/s/r sills corroding at the bottom

both rear tyres splitting and are 10 years old advised to change a.s.a.p

exhaust deteriorating

n/s/f step corroding

o/s sill corroding

o/s/r drive shaft boot split

oil leak on engine and gearbox

Fail 28 Jul 2015 54,407 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

all front suspension boots cracking

both n/s/r and o/s/r sills corroding at the bottom

both rear tyres splitting and are 10 years old advised to change a.s.a.p

exhaust deteriorating

n/s/f brake flexi hose deteriorating

n/s/f step corroding

o/s sill corroding

o/s/r drive shaft boot split

oil leak on engine and gearbox

Pass 29 Jul 2014 979 miles

all front suspension boots cracking

cracking to both rear tyres (recommend replacing)

cracking to n/s/r outer c.v. boot

nail in o/s/f tyre & wearing on inner edge

o/s & n/s door mirrors deteriorating

o/s sill corroded & holed

o/s/f & n/s/f brake flexi-hoses deteriorating

o/s/r drive shaft boot split

oil leak on gearbox & engine

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 29 Jul 2014 979 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all front suspension boots cracking

cracking to both rear tyres (recommend replacing)

cracking to n/s/r outer c.v. boot

nail in o/s/f tyre & wearing on inner edge

o/s & n/s door mirrors deteriorating

o/s sill corroded & holed

o/s/f & n/s/f brake flexi-hoses deteriorating

o/s/r drive shaft boot split

oil leak on gearbox & engine

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 29 Jul 2013 95,668 miles

both wing mirrors discoloured

n/s/r outer cv boot cracking

o/s lower bodywork corroded, not within prescribed areas

o/s/r outer cv boot split

oil leak on engine and gearbox

slight play in steering box

windscreen scratched at o/s

Pass 14 Aug 2012 90,870 miles

corrosion to o/s sill

nail in o/s/f tyre

o/s and n/s wing mirror glasses deteriorating

oil leak on engine plus gearbox

Pass 10 Aug 2011 86,853 miles

drag link ends worn (recommend replacing a.s.a.p.)

headlamp deflectors fitted

number plate lamp dim

o/s/f brake binding slightly

oil leak on engine

slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 14 Aug 2010 82,792 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front washers poor

Pass 13 Aug 2009 79,008 miles

Low brake servo assistance

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

O/S/R Outer CV Boot split

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 5 Aug 2009 79,008 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Low brake servo assistance

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

O/S/R Outer CV Boot split

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 75,095 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 68,691 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 11 Jul 2006 62,237 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 62,237 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Campervan?

Based on 12,604 MOT tests across 870 vehicles.

68.4%
Pass Rate
1,115
Miles/Year
61
Year Lifespan
870
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 811
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 659
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 519
Stop lamp not working 381
position lamp(s) not working 380
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SCW 205L is a 1973 Volkswagen Campervan in Orange with a 1,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 1973 Volkswagen Campervan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 47,958 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Campervan fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 811 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SCW 205L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Campervan typically stays on UK roads for around 61 years. At 53 years old, this Volkswagen Campervan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SCW 205L is a 1973 Volkswagen Campervan, first registered on 1 May 1973.

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