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VBC 390H

1970 Volkswagen Camper Van

Cream Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

23,055 mi
Last recorded23,055 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 1970 Volkswagen Camper Van49,503 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVBC 390H
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper Van
Year1970
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 23,055 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 8 Jun 2026 23,041 miles

Hydraulic brake cylinder operating mechanism has excessive travel (1.1.16 (e) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 20,901 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2025 20,890 miles

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 18,488 miles
Fail 30 May 2024 18,469 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2023 16,764 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 16,718 miles

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 16,381 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 16,381 miles

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 15,772 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 15,543 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2015 15,543 miles

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 15,488 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 15,192 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 14,549 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 14,134 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 13,815 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 13,815 miles

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 13,530 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 10,947 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 10,947 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 14 Feb 2006 8,917 miles

Front valence is corroded but not in a prescribed area.

Fail 10 Feb 2006 8,901 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front valence corroded but not in a prescribed area.

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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VBC 390H is a 1970 Volkswagen Camper Van in Cream with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1970 Volkswagen Camper Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 49,503 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 VBC 390H, 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 56 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 VBC 390H registered?

VBC 390H is a 1970 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 1 May 1970.

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