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SMT 106S

1977 Volkswagen Camper

Blue Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

9,059 mi
Last recorded9,059 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2017
Typical for 1977 Volkswagen Camper47,796 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSMT 106S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2017 9,059 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit sidewall slight perished (4.1.E.1)

OSR&&NSR wheel arch and rear panels slight corrosion

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

Fail 14 Nov 2017 90,535 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit sidewall slight perished (4.1.E.1)

OSR&&NSR wheel arch and rear panels slight corrosion

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

Fail 14 Jun 2017 90,476 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion 1/4 pannel (6.1.C.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 8,643 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 83,229 miles

n/s/r brake slightly binding

o/s/f brake disc surface poor

various parts of chassis corroded

Fail 17 Jun 2014 83,229 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

o/s/f brake disc surface poor

various parts of chassis corroded

n/s/r brake slightly binding

Pass 1 Jul 2013 8,161 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 May 2012 77,093 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 5,589 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front discs surface rust marks

Pass 13 Apr 2010 2,528 miles

battery tray corroded

oil pressure light on

slight play in front main steering pin

Fail 29 Mar 2010 2,526 miles

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

Nearside Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

battery tray corroded

oil pressure light on

slight play in front main steering pin

Pass 12 Jul 2008 714 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 713 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

flaky corrosion on n/s and o/s rear inner wheel arches

n/s front wing mirror missing

slight damage to n/s of front anti-roll bar

slight play in centre, steering idle arm joint

slight play in o/s front bottom ball joint

surface corrosion on metal brake pipe feeding n/s front flexi hose

surface corrosion on o/s front metal brake pipe feeding flexi hose

Pass 14 Jun 2007 99,224 miles

advisorys on TEST 874610767178

Fail 9 Jun 2007 99,144 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

sligh play in n/s front, top ball joint

slight play in o/s front, top and bottom ball joints

surface corrosion on n/s and o/s front metal brake pipes feeding flexi hoses

Pass 9 Jun 2006 58,789 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 58,789 miles

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)

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

slight perishing on both frount tyres

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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SMT 106S is a 1977 Volkswagen Camper in Blue with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 SMT 106S, 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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SMT 106S is a 1977 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 2 December 1977.

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