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STV 48R

1977 Volkswagen Camper Van

Yellow Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2014
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

85,160 mi
Last recorded85,160 miles
Recorded on15 May 2013
Typical for 1977 Volkswagen Camper Van48,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSTV 48R
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper Van
Year1977
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2013 85,160 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 85,101 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 84,780 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 84,359 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 3 Jul 2009 84,356 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 4 May 2006 84,350 miles

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nearside step corroded and week, chassis corroded in general, brake pipes corroded in general exhaust corroded in general,

Pass 4 May 2006 84,350 miles

nearside step corroded and week, chassis corroded in general, brake pipes corroded in general exhaust corroded in general,

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Camper Van?

Based on 20,778 MOT tests across 1,413 vehicles.

68.6%
Pass Rate
1,173
Miles/Year
61
Year Lifespan
1,413
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,322
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 857
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 815
Stop lamp not working 626
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 558
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STV 48R is a 1977 Volkswagen Camper Van in Yellow with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1977 Volkswagen Camper Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 48,402 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 STV 48R, 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 49 years old, this Volkswagen Camper Van is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was STV 48R registered?

STV 48R is a 1977 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 11 May 1977.

Is STV 48R safe to buy?

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