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VCL 469K

1971 Volkswagen Camper

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

29,422 mi
Last recorded29,422 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2012
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Camper51,862 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVCL 469K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2012 29,422 miles

difficult to check underside of vehicle due to excessive undersealing

Pass 14 Mar 2011 29,255 miles

both number plates in poor condition

corrosion difficult to assess due to exsess undersealing

Pass 17 Mar 2010 29,091 miles

corrosion difficult to assess due to excessive undersealing

Pass 23 Mar 2009 26,553 miles

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

chassis has being thickly coated in underseal and cabin floor

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 18 Mar 2009 26,553 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 24,880 miles

corrosion difficult to check due to heavy under-sealing

Fail 7 Mar 2008 24,871 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 22,405 miles

underside of vehicle has thick coating of underseal

Fail 30 Mar 2007 22,399 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

vehicle undersealed heavily

Pass 31 Mar 2006 18,980 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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VCL 469K is a 1971 Volkswagen Camper in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1971 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 51,862 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 VCL 469K, 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 55 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VCL 469K registered?

VCL 469K is a 1971 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is VCL 469K safe to buy?

The MOT history for VCL 469K shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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