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VBP 856K

1972 Volkswagen Campervan

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

71,631 mi
Last recorded71,631 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2024
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Campervan47,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVBP 856K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCampervan
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2024 71,631 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2024 71,621 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill closing panal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 70,970 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 70,204 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 70,146 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 69,842 miles

slight play in all four wheel bearings

Pass 18 Oct 2019 69,470 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 68,165 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2017 66,974 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 65,749 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 64,983 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Slight play in all wheel bearings

Pass 31 Oct 2014 64,138 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 62,116 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 59,870 miles

steering pivot has slight play

Fail 27 Feb 2013 59,870 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

steering pivot has slight play

Pass 24 Feb 2012 58,289 miles

Intermediate drop arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 55,648 miles

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

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

nearside bottom ball joint boot adrift

offside front top ball joint boot split

Pass 24 Feb 2010 54,791 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 54,299 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 54,126 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 53,807 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 53,758 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.6.D3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6.D3)

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

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

o/s front top suspension arm ball joint boot split

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Campervan?

Based on 12,604 MOT tests across 870 vehicles.

68.4%
Pass Rate
1,115
Miles/Year
61
Year Lifespan
870
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 811
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 659
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 519
Stop lamp not working 381
position lamp(s) not working 380
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VBP 856K is a 1972 Volkswagen Campervan in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 1972 Volkswagen Campervan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 47,533 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Campervan fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 811 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VBP 856K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Campervan typically stays on UK roads for around 61 years. At 54 years old, this Volkswagen Campervan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VBP 856K is a 1972 Volkswagen Campervan, first registered on 6 June 1972.

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