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VHO 718R

1976 Volkswagen Camper

Yellow Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

50,365 mi
Last recorded50,365 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2018
Typical for 1976 Volkswagen Camper58,262 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVHO 718R
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1976
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2018 50,365 miles

both offside tyres perished

Pass 28 Mar 2017 49,626 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 49,340 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 48,219 miles

Nearside front suspension bump stop missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 48,198 miles

Nearside front suspension bump stop missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 31 Mar 2014 48,195 miles

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

Both rear wheel bearing have slight play

Nearside front suspension bump stop missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 30 Apr 2012 48,146 miles

Centre Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Body heavily corroded in places

Both rear brake back plates corroded

Brake fluid filler hose perished

Nearside & offside chassis in engine bay corroding

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside rear battery insucure

Offside front flexi brake hose succuring clip corroded

Steering idler slightly worn

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 May 2011 44,627 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering wheel slightley cracked

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Handbrake cable guide tubes insecure cables chafing

Fail 11 Feb 2011 44,617 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Handbrake cable guide tubes insecure cables chafing

Pass 18 Feb 2010 42,298 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front number plate deteriorating.

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

O/s/r inner c-v gaiter split.

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear brake backplates corroded.

Slight lift in n/s/r suspension arm.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen slightly scratched.

Fail 5 Feb 2010 42,296 miles

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

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front number plate deteriorating.

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

O/s/r inner c-v gaiter split.

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear brake backplates corroded.

Slight lift in n/s/r suspension arm.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen slightly scratched.

Pass 20 Feb 2009 38,138 miles

Both door steps corroded holed badley

Both front wheel arches corroding

Both rear brake back plates badley corroded

Brake fluid resevior pipe perished

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

battery loose

Fail 12 Jan 2009 38,128 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

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

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

Both door steps corroded holed badley

Both rear brake back plates badley corroded

Brake fluid resevior pipe perished

Nearside front wheel arch corroding

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

battery loose

Pass 17 Jan 2008 34,169 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 14 Jan 2008 34,169 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 31,053 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 31,053 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rubber boots split on balljoints

Pass 9 Jan 2006 24,228 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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VHO 718R is a 1976 Volkswagen Camper in Yellow with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 1976 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 58,262 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 VHO 718R, 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 50 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VHO 718R is a 1976 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 6 September 1976.

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