MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
8,256 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all4 tyres outer walls perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
o/s/f jacking point holed
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
rear bumper corroded
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
rear bumper corroded
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing
o/s/f brake binding slightly
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5) DANGEROUS
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing
o/s/f brake binding slightly
Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Camper Van?
Based on 20,778 MOT tests across 1,413 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SDE 52M is a 1974 Volkswagen Camper Van in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.
Across all 1974 Volkswagen Camper Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 45,017 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 Van fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 1,322 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SDE 52M, 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 52 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 SDE 52M registered?
SDE 52M is a 1974 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 1 July 1974.
Is SDE 52M safe to buy?
The MOT history for SDE 52M shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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