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SHX 188R

1977 Volkswagen Camper

Yellow Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,400 mi
Last recorded96,400 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2018
Typical for 1977 Volkswagen Camper47,796 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSHX 188R
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1977
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2018 96,400 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door sill/step (5.2.6)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

nearside rear outer sill corroded, not within prescribed areas

Fail 19 Apr 2018 96,400 miles

Fuel system component leaking engine bay (7.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door sill/step (5.2.6)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

nearside rear outer sill corroded, not within prescribed areas

Pass 11 May 2017 95,307 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 May 2016 94,584 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 94,421 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 May 2015 94,421 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 93,980 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 93,978 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 93,971 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 93,598 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 93,349 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 93,341 miles

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

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 91,481 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 91,481 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 89,732 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 88,395 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 88,395 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 86,982 miles

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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SHX 188R is a 1977 Volkswagen Camper in Yellow with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1977 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 47,796 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 SHX 188R, 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 49 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SHX 188R registered?

SHX 188R is a 1977 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 10 June 1977.

Is SHX 188R safe to buy?

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