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SDV 149N

1974 Volkswagen Camper

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

97,046 mi
Last recorded97,046 miles
Recorded on23 May 2017
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Camper51,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSDV 149N
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 May 2017 97,046 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both (5.2.6)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold to exhaust gasket (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (7.1.2)

Vehicle structure corroded

Fail 13 May 2017 96,976 miles

Battery insecure Both (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both (5.2.6)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold to exhaust gasket (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (7.1.2)

Vehicle structure corroded

Fail 6 Aug 2015 95,668 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 95,668 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 94,288 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 93,313 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2013 93,313 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 91,321 miles

small dig in outer side wall of rear n/s tyre

Fail 20 Jul 2012 91,294 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

small dig in outer side wall of rear n/s tyre

Pass 31 Aug 2010 91,263 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 91,263 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

body damaged

front discs sligthy rusty

Pass 6 Jul 2009 91,256 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jun 2008 90,938 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 90,485 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 90,485 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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SDV 149N is a 1974 Volkswagen Camper in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SDV 149N, 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 SDV 149N registered?

SDV 149N is a 1974 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 22 November 1974.

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