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SFN 12M

1974 Volkswagen Camper

Orange Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

82,927 mi
Last recorded82,927 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2023
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Camper51,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSFN 12M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1974
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2023 82,927 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 81,286 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 80,623 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 79,867 miles

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

all welded repairs covered in paint/filler/sealant

Fail 16 Feb 2015 76,864 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

nearside and offside inner wheel arech areas repaired (Seat Belt Prescribed areas) covered with paint/sealent

poor quality welded repairs covered with filler/sealent/paint outside of prescribed areas

Pass 1 Nov 2013 78,407 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 77,414 miles

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

Nearside front seat belt bolt loose

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 75,614 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 73,670 miles

welding repairs need sealing

Pass 17 Jul 2009 69,349 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 69,837 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

all off front valance corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2008 68,460 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 68,886 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 20 Jun 2006 67,367 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

n/s/f/ outrigger corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2006 67,367 miles

n/s/f/ outrigger corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2005 65,913 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2005 65,913 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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SFN 12M is a 1974 Volkswagen Camper in Orange with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SFN 12M, 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 SFN 12M registered?

SFN 12M is a 1974 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 14 June 1974.

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