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UMU 2F

1968 Volkswagen Camper Van

Beige Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

39,146 mi
Last recorded39,146 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2021
Typical for 1968 Volkswagen Camper Van53,084 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUMU 2F
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper Van
Year1968
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2021 39,146 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2021 39,144 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Sep 2020 27,481 miles

Offside Rear Battery tray corroded

Fail 11 Sep 2020 27,481 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Battery tray corroded

Pass 14 May 2018 25,457 miles

Battery tray corrosion present

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

Pass 12 May 2017 24,787 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded near master cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 May 2017 24,759 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Pair (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded near master cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive beam (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 5 May 2016 23,438 miles

Corrosion present near battery tray

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive beam (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 22,471 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 21,152 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 21,152 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 19,314 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 19,313 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 7,164 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 7,164 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 3,431 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 20 Apr 2010 99,109 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 85,052 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 80,160 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 80,158 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2007 66,898 miles

as expected of age some signs of surface corrosion starting to show

Pass 13 Jan 2006 66,874 miles

Windscreen washers weak

Fail 3 Jan 2006 66,875 miles

Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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

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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UMU 2F is a 1968 Volkswagen Camper Van in Beige with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 1968 Volkswagen Camper Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 53,084 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 Van fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 1,322 recorded failures. If you're considering buying UMU 2F, 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 58 years old, this Volkswagen Camper Van is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was UMU 2F registered?

UMU 2F is a 1968 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 10 April 1968.

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