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VAM 142D

1969 Volkswagen Camper

Red Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2012
Tests9 (3 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

42,478 mi
Last recorded42,478 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2011
Typical for 1969 Volkswagen Camper54,719 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVAM 142D
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1969
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc
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MOT History

3 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2011 42,478 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 42,478 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

Offside passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 42,354 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 42,354 miles

Rear Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 27 May 2010 42,354 miles

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

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

Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 42,354 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

steering box has a bolt missing but not insecure

Fail 12 Nov 2009 42,354 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Rear Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

hand brake cable fouling body

stearing box has bolt missing but not insecure

fuel cap missing

Fail 14 Oct 2009 42,354 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Fail 20 Jan 2009 42,354 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Brake pedal pad not secure to the pedal (3.3.A.1c)

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Horn control not readily accessible to the driver (1.6.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake drum locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside brake drum locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

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

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

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

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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VAM 142D is a 1969 Volkswagen Camper in Red with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1969 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 54,719 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 VAM 142D, 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 57 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VAM 142D registered?

VAM 142D is a 1969 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 26 September 1969.

Is VAM 142D safe to buy?

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