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VBD 251R

1977 Volkswagen Camper

Green Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2017
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

32,767 mi
Last recorded32,767 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2016
Typical for 1977 Volkswagen Camper47,796 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVBD 251R
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2016 32,767 miles

Nearside Front step corroding

oil leak

Fail 4 Jul 2016 32,755 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective CANT GET IN REAR BONNET (8.4.2)

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings step (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Nearside Front step corroding

oil leak

Pass 4 Jun 2015 32,279 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 32,279 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 31,311 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 31,311 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 31,266 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 31,266 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 26,636 miles

advisory. nearside rear drive shaft outer c/v boot split.advise renewal.

Fail 21 Oct 2009 26,636 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

advisory. nearside rear drive shaft outer c/v boot split.advise renewal.

Pass 6 Oct 2008 23,949 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 23,949 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 17,723 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 17,723 miles

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

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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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VBD 251R is a 1977 Volkswagen Camper in Green with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 VBD 251R, 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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What year was VBD 251R registered?

VBD 251R is a 1977 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 5 January 1977.

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The MOT history for VBD 251R shows 14 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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