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UNV 490R

1977 Volkswagen Camper

Green Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

178,963 mi
Last recorded178,963 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2018
Typical for 1977 Volkswagen Camper47,796 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUNV 490R
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2018 178,963 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 21 Mar 2018 178,963 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 178,583 miles

Oil leak

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 177,571 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jun 2011 175,239 miles

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

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

imbalance in rear brakes.

Fail 22 Jun 2011 175,238 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

imbalance in rear brakes.

Pass 16 Jun 2010 172,196 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2009 169,445 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 169,445 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2008 165,133 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 164,974 miles

back plates of both rear brakes corroded and damaged

signs of corrosion in left hand outer sill

Pass 24 Aug 2005 164,081 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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UNV 490R is a 1977 Volkswagen Camper in Green with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UNV 490R, 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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UNV 490R is a 1977 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 31 December 1977.

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